Thorens TD-126 Mark III

I'm trying to find the stylus alignment gauge for a Thorens TD-126 Mark III turntable with the TP-63/TP-16 arm/wand. Any idea where one could be located or if one from another model would work?

Thanks,
Rick

rgodin10-12-2006 4:03am

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rgodin OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 85 posts 10-12-2006 at 10:56pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The alignment gauge that comes with the turntable serves two functions; one is to set the overhang, which can be done with a variety of tools. The second is to set the cartridge height in the head shell by using different thickness spacers. I have the spacers, but not the gauge to tell me how many I need for different cartridges. The arm doesn't have a VTA adjustment, it's done on the cartridge end with the spacers. -Rick
rgodin OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 85 posts 12-15-2006 at 08:23pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete No luck on the gauge at all. I ended up replacing the entire arm with an SME III. This arm aligns easily and has a VTA adjustment, not to mention sounding better than the factory arm. The spacers are just little plastic tabs in different thicknesses. They start at .5mm to about 3.5mm in my accessories bag.

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