Thorens TD-160 Replacement Motor

dzeetz · 11th December 2003, 12:59 AM

Greetings!

I'm a first-time poster. I used the search function, without success, before trying this post.

I need a replacement motor for a Thorens TD-160 Mk I. I have a source who can supply a motor from a TD-165. Does anyone know whether the motors are the same for these two models?

If this is not a match, could someone suggest good places to try to find one?

Thank you.

sreten · 11th December 2003, 10:18 AM

The TD-165 is simply a version of the TD-160 supplied
with a fitted Thorens arm, the TD-160 came without arm.

Raka · 11th December 2003, 04:25 PM

Are you sure?
My TD160 came with an arm.

You only have to check the voltage. The TD160Mk1 motor works with almost 100V, and I think Thorens have low voltage motors in not so old tts.

sreten · 11th December 2003, 05:46 PM

I think your right, it was the TD-166 that came without an arm.
But they are all versions of the same basics.

You are also right about later thorens models using a low voltage
motor with a wall wart, but I think the 165 is quite an old model.

sreten.

dzeetz · 12th December 2003, 05:33 AM

Thank you for the replies about the Thorens TD-160 motor. I will buy the used TD-165 motor to replace it.

Raka · 12th December 2003, 06:10 AM

I strongly recomend you to buy a low voltage motor (like a one of the last thorens models) and build a power supply. Easy and cheap with good results.

dzeetz · 15th December 2003, 01:15 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raka
I strongly recomend you to buy a low voltage motor (like a one of the last thorens models) and build a power supply. Easy and cheap with good results.

I definitely like this idea. Is there a web site with plans and parts sources, or should I look in the diyAudio archives?

Thanks.

Raka · 15th December 2003, 06:35 AM

I started a thread some time ago, "change in frequency mains" and you have all the info there. Check it, and please let me know your questions, as I have gone through this with success.
You can also start searching for the motor.

Duck-Twacy · 15th January 2004, 06:20 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Raka
Are you sure?
My TD160 came with an arm.

You only have to check the voltage. The TD160Mk1 motor works with almost 100V, and I think Thorens have low voltage motors in not so old tts.

There were several TD160 types. The TD160Super came without an arm (and a heavier chassis)

See http://www.theanalogdept.com/index.html

Raka · 15th January 2004, 07:58 PM

Lately, I've been thinking how to improve the power supply, and maybe I can improve the load the LM3886 sees, as the motor is a 10K load. After all, by the trannie I can adapt the impedance seen by the amp, is not difficult, and as I can build my own transformers I can customize every turn to get the LM work with the optimus 8 Ohm . Besides, all the very high frecuency can be erased by the trannie. I haven't studied yet the "on earth" problems that an output transformer can have feeding another winding.

Nice site, the analog dept. 10

11th December 2003, 12:59 AM	#1
dzeetz diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SW USA	Thorens TD-160 Replacement Motor Greetings! I'm a first-time poster. I used the search function, without success, before trying this post. I need a replacement motor for a Thorens TD-160 Mk I. I have a source who can supply a motor from a TD-165. Does anyone know whether the motors are the same for these two models? If this is not a match, could someone suggest good places to try to find one? Thank you.

11th December 2003, 10:18 AM	#2
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	should be fine ! The TD-165 is simply a version of the TD-160 supplied with a fitted Thorens arm, the TD-160 came without arm.

11th December 2003, 04:25 PM	#3
Raka diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Close to Oistrakh	Are you sure? My TD160 came with an arm. You only have to check the voltage. The TD160Mk1 motor works with almost 100V, and I think Thorens have low voltage motors in not so old tts. __________________ What is beyond the speaker?

12th December 2003, 06:10 AM	#6
Raka diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Close to Oistrakh	You can do it better I strongly recomend you to buy a low voltage motor (like a one of the last thorens models) and build a power supply. Easy and cheap with good results. __________________ What is beyond the speaker?

15th December 2003, 06:35 AM	#8
Raka diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Close to Oistrakh	I started a thread some time ago, "change in frequency mains" and you have all the info there. Check it, and please let me know your questions, as I have gone through this with success. You can also start searching for the motor. __________________ What is beyond the speaker?


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11th December 2003, 05:46 PM	#4
sreten diyAudio Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Brighton UK	I think your right, it was the TD-166 that came without an arm. But they are all versions of the same basics. You are also right about later thorens models using a low voltage motor with a wall wart, but I think the 165 is quite an old model. sreten.

12th December 2003, 05:33 AM	#5
dzeetz diyAudio Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: SW USA	Thank you for the replies about the Thorens TD-160 motor. I will buy the used TD-165 motor to replace it.

15th January 2004, 07:58 PM	#10
Raka diyAudio Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Close to Oistrakh	Lately, I've been thinking how to improve the power supply, and maybe I can improve the load the LM3886 sees, as the motor is a 10K load. After all, by the trannie I can adapt the impedance seen by the amp, is not difficult, and as I can build my own transformers I can customize every turn to get the LM work with the optimus 8 Ohm . Besides, all the very high frecuency can be erased by the trannie. I haven't studied yet the "on earth" problems that an output transformer can have feeding another winding. Nice site, the analog dept. 10 __________________ What is beyond the speaker?

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