Vintage Thoren TD160 vs new turntables


I have a stock Thorens 160 with a Nagaoka MP110.

i was thinking to upgrade the cartridge but noticed there seem to be some good new turntable options with graphite tonearms that come with good cartridges.

Any comments on vintage vs new would be appreciated.

( i can get over the cool factor of having a vintage turntable)
fivefasts
Fivefasts ... been there and done this. I used to own the same Thorens with stock arm, .... the TD or TP 16. I since moved on to a tricked out VPI Classic with an upgraded Classic 3 300 rpm motor and Classic 3 tone arm and wand.

I wish I could it was a close call ... but it wasn't. The VPI Classic is built like a tank The tone arm wand can handle pretty much any low to medium cartridge on the market.

If you're really in the market for a new TT, you won't go wrong with a VPI. I also suggest the Lyra Kleos or at least Delos for a cartridge.

Consider preowned to save bucks, even a basic Classic 1 or 2. The factory can work with you as with me to trick it out with Classic 3 add-ons.

Regards,

BIF
True what Ray and bif say. But that ain't $600. More like $2000. Although I have seen the old well tempered used for about $1000. A new entry level rega, clear audio, music hall etc. will doubtfully produce any significant sonic upgrade to your td160 ~