Hello there I just got a thorens td 320 that wouldn't turn on or do anything. I checked the ps and the cord was shorted, so I fixed that still nothing. So I pulled it apart and was getting power to the drive electronics, so I replaced a ic chip ca342e. Now it will start to spin when you turn it to either 33 or 45, but you don't need the start button, it doesn't do anything. Also the motor seems really weak you half to help it start spinning then it will stay consant. If you don't help it, it just kinda shudders and sounds funny. Oh and if it doesn't have a load it will start fine, but once you put a belt on.... So is it a bad motor, drive electronics, needs an exorcism?? Any help would be appreciated thanks.
You might try posting this on Vinyl Engine. They have a forum dedicated to Thorens.
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