| nicoch46 |
I have the same old model , I start to think a return to analogue source , worth to try (I need prephono and pickup)????
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| analog_sa |
| quote: | Originally posted by nicoch46
worth to try |
Depends on your expectations. The 166 is kinda ok but certainly not amazing. The arm is horrible. It was worth having if you were a teenager in the eighties, but today? |
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| nicoch46 |
HI analog_sa
not at my home now...this tone arm is interchangeable ?
I forgot the analogic sound and I want to test the ground and yes I have 42 year ...:D I need if not the best ,the good
I have unused good diy tube pre-300b any decent-simply diy phono stage?
denon dl 103r for start ? (stanton in place?)
PS this thorens made me music lover:cool: |
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| analog_sa |
You can change it but it's not so easy. The armboard is very small. I have had a very similar TD160 with SME3009 and another with a Helios and both worked well.
Don't think the Thorens arm is a good match for the 103 - it's too resonant. |
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| nicoch46 |
| quote: | Originally posted by analog_sa
Don't think the Thorens arm is a good match for the 103 - it's too resonant. |
Thanks !
suggestion 100-130€ ?
Ok standard Thorens for start , tube or Pass for phono stage |
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| nicoch46 |
| Any suggestion for MM 150€ max ? |
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| kevinkr |
Cartridge, possibly one of the Grados like the Grado Red which should be a reasonable choice, and inexpensive or step up to the Silver. Also consider a Shelter 201..
I had a TD-166MKII which I used a Grado 8MR (predecessor to the Gold) on for a short period of time as I started restoring my TD-125... Seemed to work well enough.
Use as is, and upgrade to a TD-125 MKII or similar when funds permit.
It's an ok TT, but not worth investing a lot of money in. |
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| nicoch46 |
my idea would be to buy a good cartridge ,can be used in future on a good TT ;)
grado gold 127€ only 30€ fron red .... |
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| kevinkr |
| quote: | Originally posted by nicoch46
my idea would be to buy a good cartridge ,can be used in future on a good TT ;)
grado gold 127€ only 30€ fron red .... |
I had the 8MR which is a predecessor to the Gold. Currently I am using a Grado Reference Platinum on an SME 3009 Series II arm on my TD-125.. |
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| nicoch46 |
found
SME 3009-TD-125 at 520€ ...??
monitor audio et 500 for free from friends
(tone arm dont look cheeps ,esternal psu,but direct drive) not much info on google |
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| Pjotr |
This TT is not bad at all and a good strarting point if you are returning to vinyl, although the TD 160 is a better choice.
The Denon DL103 is a good match with this TT but has lo output voltage and needs a good MC pre-amp. The Denon DL160 is also a good match with higher output.
At first, what you need to do is put a new drive belt on it an clean the platter bearing from clogged oil an put new oil in it. Further carefully re-adjust all the bearings of the tone-arm for minimum play without blocking them. This can be a quite tricky and cumbersome job if you are not familiar with fine mechanics.
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| nicoch46 |
HI
I play with automatic watches ;) |
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