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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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upsidedown
buconero117
2,311 posts
 
Ditch the Thornes. Refurbishing or upgrading TT's is not cost effective for the sound it provides. Check out 'U-Turn Audio' for a fresh spin on the classic turntables. They do direct sales on the net. I've heard their product and was amazed. Great sound, great value.
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jedinite24
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How much will it cost to re-furb the Thorens TD 166 Mk2? If it is under your budget for a new table then yes go have it refurbed. IMO you will have a pretty cool turntable that is rather durable.

upsidedown OP
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It will cost $175 at Vinyl Nirvana. They seem to have a good rep for Thorens Refurbs. I am in Boston so can drop it off myself.
kiko65
279 posts
 
Go for it! Thorens over Orbit in a heartbeat. Do a little research on U-Turn Audio and you will find out that it's really an entry level turntable. Not bad at all for the introductory price of $180.00 but it won't outperform the Thorens.
schubert
7,386 posts
 
Spend twice as much as you think you can and you'll spend half as much in the end.
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