| Tazzy |
I've seen a Thorens TD166 MkII on the internet with a defect needle but as the owner says in mint condition.
Extra's are a steel plater and a anti-skating counter weight. Don't know what to expect but it sounds like a nice-to-have feature?
What's a fair price for this secondhand Thorens? |
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| Christer |
I have one of those, but I bought it 20 years ago and so have
no idea what it might be worth today. I am not sure what you
mean by the extras though. Extra steel platter? The anti-skating
weight should be included originally. There is a small one, and a
larger one that fits aroung the smaller one, if you need
a heavier weight. |
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| analog_sa |
| quote: | | Extra's are a steel plater |
I would think this is a steel (alu) subplatter - it originally uses a plasic one and the metal is known to sound better and closer to the 160 big brother. About $150 is the max sane price to pay for it. |
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| Christer |
| quote: | Originally posted by analog_sa
I would think this is a steel (alu) subplatter - it originally uses a plasic one and the metal is known to sound better and closer to the 160 big brother. About $150 is the max sane price to pay for it. |
Aha, you mean a steel replacement for this plastic hub in
the middle?
Sounds like an interesting tweak. I have an uncle who could
probably have done one for me at work. unfortunately he is
retired now. :( |
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| Tazzy |
Okay ;-)
Guess I just bought it for 15 euro?
It still needs a needle though, I'll pick it up next week. |
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| Christer |
Only 15 Euro and it is in good condition!!! That's more like an
insult than a bargain :) For that price I might have considered
buying it myself, in case I will need spare parts for mine.
Come to think of it, that is about half the price a new belt
for it costs!!! |
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| Tazzy |
I'm thinking about buying a Grado prestige series needle.
Options are the black, green or the blue one.
Which would suit my TD166MkII best?
Next thursday is the pickup day :D |
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| Tazzy |
Send my TD166mkII to the shop today. The repair guys are fitting new connectors to the headshell wires and fitting a Grado Prestige Silver.
One of the connectors was broken off, the rest was corroded beyond resque. |
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| planet10 |
15 Euro should be considered a steal, but not unheard of -- i picked up a 160 (with 2 carbon fibre brushes) for $4 CAD at a garage sale -- typically i pay closer to $100 CAD and they will sell for $100 to $150 USD.
dave |
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| DIY_Peter |
I bought a TD160 in mint condition with an almost new simple grado element. Cost me 100€ = 100$
The owner was a guy who really loved turntables (had a few Michell's)
He said the Denon DL-110 was very good in combination with the TD 160, and probably with the 166 also. |
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| Tazzy |
| quote: | Originally posted by Tazzy
Send my TD166mkII to the shop today. The repair guys are fitting new connectors to the headshell wires and fitting a Grado Prestige Silver.
One of the connectors was broken off, the rest was corroded beyond resque. |
Could have done the repairs myself but the shop said they would setup the new needle. |
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| Raka |
This thorens has an external trafo, right?
I own a TD160MK1, and the motor is line rated, but maybe yours is 16V. If so, you can easily build a signal generator and get the mains distortion out of your synchronous motor. With mine the results are that the motor doesn't bzzzz any more, even with a stethescope in the shaft.
I recomend it if your to do list is starting to get empty. |
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