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Can an old Thorens Table be "Over Dampend" to the point where sound is adversely effected?
So..."tooblue"...How does one hear when too much damping has been applied?  "Atmasphere"...What is an example of damping correctly? 
Best sounding turntable and cartridge for $1100
My suggestion is get a Thorens TD-125, 145 or 160 or an old AR Table have them modified and or restored.  Then go with an Ortofon Blue or Bronze or maybe a Denon 103R if you can have a Moving Coil Cart in your set-up.  To replace those tables toda... 
What drugs do you use to enhance your listening experience?
Ambian, shot (or two) of Vodka and a well placed (spot) light directly above the spinning record puts forth a rather psychedelic light show on my ceiling...Not to mention I can watch the Head Shell travel the album so my stylus doesn't get jacked ... 
"Barn find" Original Thorens TD 125 LB! Advice on Cart...
Nandric thank you for the reply...But as I said the TT is being restored as I write this...I have settled on the Denon 103R as a cart (being gently nudged by the restorer lol) now what advice I seek is a pre amp that will give me a great soundstag...