need to know what's a good price for a Td 160 super..
sorry if this subject had come up but i searched and found nothing. i have an option to buy a 2nd hand TD 160 super and all though i own vinyl for a long time i don't really know anything about turntables. the girl who's selling it says she hardly used it and that it's in fine shape- lucky for me my dad knows everything about these kinds of devices and he confirmed it's fine shape.
the thing is, she wants something like 250-300$ for it and i did some reasearch around the net and not quite sure how good this price is. so i figured here there are people that could help out 🙂
thanks to all 🙂
sorry if this subject had come up but i searched and found nothing. i have an option to buy a 2nd hand TD 160 super and all though i own vinyl for a long time i don't really know anything about turntables. the girl who's selling it says she hardly used it and that it's in fine shape- lucky for me my dad knows everything about these kinds of devices and he confirmed it's fine shape.
the thing is, she wants something like 250-300$ for it and i did some reasearch around the net and not quite sure how good this price is. so i figured here there are people that could help out 🙂
thanks to all 🙂
There is a TD 160 on audiogon posted last night for $200, BUT...
250 is a decent priced if in good condition. Also, make sure to take off the belt and listen to the motor. The 160's are notorious for having bent motor shafts. The motor will make a squeaking noise each time it rotates with the belt off, but will seem fine with the belt on.
Hope that helps!
250 is a decent priced if in good condition. Also, make sure to take off the belt and listen to the motor. The 160's are notorious for having bent motor shafts. The motor will make a squeaking noise each time it rotates with the belt off, but will seem fine with the belt on.
Hope that helps!
Hi,
As I recall the the TD160S came without a Thorens arm, which
is a good thing, so the price depends on what arm is fitted to it.
🙂/sreten.
As I recall the the TD160S came without a Thorens arm, which
is a good thing, so the price depends on what arm is fitted to it.
🙂/sreten.
sreten said:
I might be totally off base here, but wasnt the 160B sold w/o an arm?
I think the super had a larger shaft or some such.
ok.. i checked the arm, the company is Linn and i think the model is linn basik plus, from what's written on it. i know it's brand new anyhow.
still worth 250? 🙂
thx all 🙂
still worth 250? 🙂
thx all 🙂
good price?
depends, but the LInn Basik Plus is a decent enough performer, better than any of the Thorens arms as far as I know. The new cost of a LInn Basik Plus should exceed the asking price of the complete table/arm itself. A very safe bet
The super should have the good metal subplatter. do a search for the "vinyl dept" and do a little research🙂
depends, but the LInn Basik Plus is a decent enough performer, better than any of the Thorens arms as far as I know. The new cost of a LInn Basik Plus should exceed the asking price of the complete table/arm itself. A very safe bet
The super should have the good metal subplatter. do a search for the "vinyl dept" and do a little research🙂
Hi,
Just add an LVX+ cannot be "brand new" it was replaced by
the Akito around 1990, the Akito is a somewhat better arm.
A "brand new" Linn Akito II arm would be around $1300.
🙂/sreten.
Just add an LVX+ cannot be "brand new" it was replaced by
the Akito around 1990, the Akito is a somewhat better arm.
A "brand new" Linn Akito II arm would be around $1300.
🙂/sreten.
Linn Basik Plus...
could be NOS from a dealer (although Idon't know where there would be any). I have an Akito ll which is substantially better than both the Basik, and the Akito, but costs quite a bit more.
If the pebbled finish, and "made in Scotland" are on the Akito, as well as bronze coloured bearings, then it is an Akito ll. Alternately, with the serial number Linn can tell you hat the arm is, and they have good customer service (at least that's been my experience).
could be NOS from a dealer (although Idon't know where there would be any). I have an Akito ll which is substantially better than both the Basik, and the Akito, but costs quite a bit more.
If the pebbled finish, and "made in Scotland" are on the Akito, as well as bronze coloured bearings, then it is an Akito ll. Alternately, with the serial number Linn can tell you hat the arm is, and they have good customer service (at least that's been my experience).
The Thorens TD160s was the first proper deck I ever owned and the first deck I ever cut up to improve it; it hasn't been made in many years to my knowledge - at least 15 years. The same goes for the Linn arm. The Thorens arms were largely junk but I remember the introduction of the Akito to replace the Basik+ and that was over 10 years ago. No stretch of the imagination could describe any part of this combination as 'new'.
The price seems a bit steep to me - sheer age reduces the value in this case (thought the base quality is good). Thorens decks are still common in second hand shops in the UK and sell for about two thirds of this price.
The price seems a bit steep to me - sheer age reduces the value in this case (thought the base quality is good). Thorens decks are still common in second hand shops in the UK and sell for about two thirds of this price.
ok.. i'll do a research about everything you mentioned. at least i know it's in a very good condition cuz (like i said) my dad checked it and he fixed many turntables in his life.
thx again 🙂
thx again 🙂
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