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.
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.
Re: You can do it better
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 said: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 said: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
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
Nice site, the analog dept. 10
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