The TD 160 is now considered the classic Thorens subchassis turntable. Thorens TD 160 (1972 - 1990s in all Versions) In discos it was possible to replace the conical springs with rubber buffers. A variant with larger frame called TD 125 LB allowed the installation of long tonearms up to 16". Originally the turntable was equipped with tonearm Thorens TP 25, later as Mk II also with the original TP 16. The TD 125 also used for the first time an electronic control for the 220V synchronous motor, achieving an excellent running smoothness and speed stability. He took over the principle of the spring subchassis from TD 150, but was designed as a large and heavy drive for a different audience than the smaller one. All subsequent models until the mid-1980s kept the principle of the suspended subchassis with conical springs, which was used here for the first time. Countless variants with other tonearms were added and still exist in large numbers. The TD 150 came as standard with the tonearm TP 13, from 1969 the TD 150 Mk II with the TP 13a, also known as "ball arm". The principle has proven to be very successful and has found many imitators in the years since. For the first time, a suspended subchassis using cone springs with an inner platter driven by a flat belt was used in a high-volume machine. The Thorens TD 150, an inconspicuous small turntable that was manufactured for the first time in Germany and was offered much cheaper than the TD 124, was the origin of a technical revolution in turntable construction. Even today, the Thorens TD 124 is in great demand and prices for maintained devices regularly exceed the then new price many times over. According to the time records could be played at all four speeds (16 / 33.3 / 45/78 rpm). Legendary here was the equipment with long SME 3012 arms.
Initially equipped with the tone arm Thorens TP 14, later came versions with different arm bases and matching plinths. The two-piece platter was designed so that a record change without stopping the engine was possible. Its elaborately designed drive was based on an idler wheel, which was driven to reduce engine influences by a short belt. The Thorens TD 124 set standards in quality and reliability in record reproduction when it appeared on the market. In maintained condition, even the oldest devices on this list still offer high to highest playback quality. The most important are listed in this list. Each project is different and can be customized to fit your needs.Throughout the company's history, Thorens has developed a number of devices that have become milestones in the history of consumer electronics. Not every tonearm can be wired, and some may require extra work. It is a labor-intensive microscopic surgery in all instances. Every rewire takes anywhere from 6 to 48 hours. Our Tonearm cable rebuild usually includes a rewiring service and will include 1.25m of AnalogMagik Tonearm wire from Headshell Clips to RCA Output.
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Feel free to look through some examples of our tonearm cable rewiring and rebuilds: ĪnalogMagik has rebuilt or rewired over a hundred tonearms. EMAIL US to inquire about this service. A direct wire will outperform any ultra-expensive top of the line DIN to RCA phono cable. We believe you can achieve a much higher level of performance by rewiring your tonearm to have one single wire from Cartridge Clips to RCA Output. Each of these connections is detrimental to the sound and greatly increases the resistance of your cable. Din Pins to Din Pins (Spring Loaded contact).Internal Wiring to DIN Pins (Solder Joint).A typical tonearm with SME headshell to a DIN connector will have 11 connections: A Headshell and/or a DIN connection is a huge compromise. Our philosophy in Phono Cable design is to have the lowest number of connections from the headshell clips to RCA output, which means the best phono cable is a direct run of wire from clips to output.
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