I went through the same thought process and decided to sell the TD160, and get a TD125. Unfortunately the YTD 160 ws a budget deck in its day, and IMO not really worth upgrading. The TD125, on the other hand, is a tank, and withe the SME 3009 series 2 tonearm, is 10 x the table the TYD160 ever could be, no matter how it is modified. The god news is you can still get up to 300 for a TD160 in giood working order, which will get you a TD125 w/o an arm... more worthwhile upgrade however... my $0.02
Thorens TD 160 upgrading?
Hi all, recently scored a THorens 160 and am seeking advice on upgrading or improving the table short of the $500-800 tonearms. I might could go $250 or so for the rega 251 or 300s. However, I am open to suggestions for other arms, cartridges, damping, or Thorens arms that are better than the stock arm; also any rewiring that I could do. Thnx for any and all suggestions.
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