Thorens TD-115 recommendation

GHBunce · 3rd May 2007, 03:03 PM

I've got a TD-115 that works just great, but needs a new cartridge. It's got a B&O cartridge on it right now that seems OK but I'd like to replace it. Anyone have a recommendation as to the best cartridge (under $200) for it? I was thinking a Grado Prestige...thoughts?
Also, is there a way to adjust the tone arm damper? It doesn't seem to go down all the way, and with the current B&O cartridge set at the right height (I think) the arm rests slightly on the damper and has a tendency to skip because of it.

sreten · 3rd May 2007, 05:45 PM

Hi,

download the service manual here.

http://www.vinylengine.com/library_m...ed_model=TD115

The height is adjustable via a allen grub screw from behind.

The arm is low mass and structurally needs a high compliance cartridge.

The Audio Technica AT120E/T, Ortofon OM20 or a Grado Prestige
could all work well depending on system matching preferences.

/sreten.

jrevillug · 3rd May 2007, 11:07 PM

Could I just ask why not the AT-440mlA?

3rd May 2007, 03:03 PM	#1
GHBunce diyAudio Member Join Date: May 2007	Thorens TD-115 recommendation I've got a TD-115 that works just great, but needs a new cartridge. It's got a B&O cartridge on it right now that seems OK but I'd like to replace it. Anyone have a recommendation as to the best cartridge (under $200) for it? I was thinking a Grado Prestige...thoughts? Also, is there a way to adjust the tone arm damper? It doesn't seem to go down all the way, and with the current B&O cartridge set at the right height (I think) the arm rests slightly on the damper and has a tendency to skip because of it.

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3rd May 2007, 05:45 PM	#2
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	Hi, download the service manual here. http://www.vinylengine.com/library_m...ed_model=TD115 The height is adjustable via a allen grub screw from behind. The arm is low mass and structurally needs a high compliance cartridge. The Audio Technica AT120E/T, Ortofon OM20 or a Grado Prestige could all work well depending on system matching preferences. /sreten.

3rd May 2007, 11:07 PM	#3
jrevillug diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2006	Could I just ask why not the AT-440mlA?

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