There are definitely Thorens fans who would be interested. In fact I may be. Ha. To a Thorens hobbyist who is looking to restore a unit like this the most important question is whether the plinth in in good shape (i.e. no damage to the wood etc). The speed issue could simply mean it needs a new belt or perhaps a replacement motor at worst assuming the bearing isn't make noise. I'd probably put a different arm and cart on it anyway. Put an ad out there with accurate photos and see what you get - you may be surprised actually.
What to do with Thorens TD 166 turntable
I have a Thorens TD166 turntable, with cover and original box. It has a signet cartridge on it but it's missing a needle. The tonearm is bent a bit. The unit still works, but one person who analyzed the speed said it's slow.
I have learned by a little research that it will be expensive to fix this up, and I don't really want to head back into vinyl.
Does anyone have any suggestions about what to do with this? Are there hobbyists who might want to buy it? How would I figure this out?
I have learned by a little research that it will be expensive to fix this up, and I don't really want to head back into vinyl.
Does anyone have any suggestions about what to do with this? Are there hobbyists who might want to buy it? How would I figure this out?
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