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Phono stages are quite susceptible to those kinds of issues so it's a definite possibility.
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TD145/146/147/150/160/165/166
Are basically all the same model with some versions having a plastic inner platter (145/146/165/166?) and others being more automated (147,165?). Best to go for the 150/160 but if you see one of the others going for a song then there isn't enough difference not snap it up. Parts are interchangeable.
Within the 150 / 160 ranges their are many versions as well since they were sold both with and without tonearm and went through 5-6 versions at least.
All these factors can effect the price with generally the latter models going for more although the TD150Mk2 is widely regarded as the best one in stock form with the Thorens arm.
Prices can range anywhere from 50-450USD.
The 115 is a more basic model which I wouldn't bother with.
TD125/126 were the top of the range models from the '60s-'80s again going through different versions. The Td125 Mk2 is the one I'd rate but this is more contentious. The TD126's are more automated and the MKIII has a servo controlled tachometer which can cause problems, but they are all the same deck basically in terms of build quality.
Prices can be a low as 250 if you get lucky.
They are all really good turntables and a big jump from the basic Denon DDs you have. They can be endlessly upgraded quite cheaply with DIY skills, have a huge userbase worldwide, good spares availability (in Europe anyway) and are solid and reliable. Top quality Swiss / German engineering in a nutshell.
| Originally Posted by hciman77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif Well, all the phono stages I have tried so far have been noisy, Rotel, NAD and the TCC, it is possible there is some grounding issue on my domestic electric supply which is old 2 wire wiring but there is not much I can do about that, however the other inputs on the NAD are silent at full volume. However, at listening levels the phono stage noise isnt audible.? |
Phono stages are quite susceptible to those kinds of issues so it's a definite possibility.
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| Originally Posted by hciman77 /img/forum/go_quote.gif I have seen a few Thorens - what woud be a sane price for a 166 Mk II 160 150 Mk II 115 Are there are any other models that are worth considering at the sub $200 level - I am assuming a 125 would be way over that ? |
TD145/146/147/150/160/165/166
Are basically all the same model with some versions having a plastic inner platter (145/146/165/166?) and others being more automated (147,165?). Best to go for the 150/160 but if you see one of the others going for a song then there isn't enough difference not snap it up. Parts are interchangeable.
Within the 150 / 160 ranges their are many versions as well since they were sold both with and without tonearm and went through 5-6 versions at least.
All these factors can effect the price with generally the latter models going for more although the TD150Mk2 is widely regarded as the best one in stock form with the Thorens arm.
Prices can range anywhere from 50-450USD.
The 115 is a more basic model which I wouldn't bother with.
TD125/126 were the top of the range models from the '60s-'80s again going through different versions. The Td125 Mk2 is the one I'd rate but this is more contentious. The TD126's are more automated and the MKIII has a servo controlled tachometer which can cause problems, but they are all the same deck basically in terms of build quality.
Prices can be a low as 250 if you get lucky.
They are all really good turntables and a big jump from the basic Denon DDs you have. They can be endlessly upgraded quite cheaply with DIY skills, have a huge userbase worldwide, good spares availability (in Europe anyway) and are solid and reliable. Top quality Swiss / German engineering in a nutshell.
