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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.
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.
🙂
The TD-165 is simply a version of the TD-160 supplied
with a fitted Thorens arm, the TD-160 came without arm.
🙂
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for the replies about the Thorens TD-160 motor. I will buy the used TD-165 motor to replace it.
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.
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.
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 definitely like this idea. Is there a web site with plans and parts sources, or should I look in the diyAudio archives?
Thanks.
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.
You can also start searching for the motor.
Raka said:
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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