#1 Thorens TD-160 Mk1 anything obvious that needs an Update/UpGrade
Posted: Mon Sep 26, 2016 10:34 am
Hi all
I have a bog standard Thorens TD-160 Mk1 and was wondering if there is anything obvious with this design that could do with an update/upgrade
So starting with a bog standard out of the factory model what sould I change/modify to improve its already good sound.
I have just fitted a new belt and oiled the platter and motor bearings and replaced the ancient interconnects with some Van Damme Interconnects so not quit bog standard, but where to go next
Options I have seen on others examples have been
Changing the tonearm,
Replacing the Plinth with a solid wood option.
Replacing the plinth base with something more solid that the hardboard used.
Fitting spiked feet
Sticking cork to the underside of the metal panels.
Would any of the above provide an improvement on its already good sound.
Any other recommendations.
Or would I be better of saving the money and just buying a better turntable
Thanks for any input on this
Paul
I have a bog standard Thorens TD-160 Mk1 and was wondering if there is anything obvious with this design that could do with an update/upgrade
So starting with a bog standard out of the factory model what sould I change/modify to improve its already good sound.
I have just fitted a new belt and oiled the platter and motor bearings and replaced the ancient interconnects with some Van Damme Interconnects so not quit bog standard, but where to go next
Options I have seen on others examples have been
Changing the tonearm,
Replacing the Plinth with a solid wood option.
Replacing the plinth base with something more solid that the hardboard used.
Fitting spiked feet
Sticking cork to the underside of the metal panels.
Would any of the above provide an improvement on its already good sound.
Any other recommendations.
Or would I be better of saving the money and just buying a better turntable
Thanks for any input on this
Paul