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Turntable Buying Advice

I have a vintage Thorens TD 166 mk 2 that has not been used on 13 years. It definitely needs a new cartridge and there is some motor noise? My budget if buying new would be $350 - $450 which puts me write at entry level. Should I refurbish the Thorens, or buy an entry level Project or similar table.

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czarivey
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i'll 2nd to restoration of Thorens.
Motor may have gunked bearing that just needs cleaning and small drop of pistol or fishing gear oil.
restored TD166 is better than today's entry-level for sure.
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