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Links (analog style) and downloads
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Thorens Data Pages:
A corporate history of the company is found within the archives at the old production facility in Lahr. This and other documents become the basis for a new page here at The Analog Dept.
Thorens User Manuals:
General info pages for various models of Thorens turntables:
Restoring a Thorens Reference mk1 Thorens Tuners:
Tweaking your Thorens:
Rewiring a TP16mkII with silver wire. Bushman's TD166 "Ambiance" taking it well beyond the next level.
How NOT to tweak your Thorens
Detail pictures inside the box: TD-145 MK I, an inside-the-box photo of an "automated TD160", the TD145. Looking inside the TD150 MK II. Photos contributed by Dave Roberts with a link to a more detailed description of the TD150 that Dave refurbished. TD-160 MK I in detail with interior photos TD-160 MK II in detail with interior photos Various Detail Photos of a TP16 MK I tonearm TD-166 BC in detail with interior photos
Maintenance and upkeep pages: Setting Up My First TD160 Some tips for those beginning the journey.
Finding a proper replacement belt Testing replacement belts from various belt vendors.
TP16 MK I Tonearm maintenance and adjustment to the cueing mechanism. Installing RCA interconnect jacks. Lot's of photos.
Vintage magazine articles and test reports: Three Reviews from Hi-Fi Choice circa 1989. A TD320 Mk II, TD160S Mk II and a TD166 MkII. Thorens review articles from British audio mag. "Hi-Fi Answers".
The Thorens TP14 is NOT an EMT929. See link below for the full story. http://www.stefanopasini.it/Thorens%20TP%2014%20vs%20EMT%20929.htm
Thorens Articles and books: http://www.stefanopasini.it/images/Thor1215.pdf an informative Thorens history article by Stefano Pasini. (highly recommended) "Swiss Precision, The Story of the Thorens TD 124 and Other Classic Turntables" 2nd ed. English language.
Thorens Links: http://www.analogue-classics.com/ English language site with info on TD124, TD150 and SME 3009 tonearms http://www.stefanopasini.it/My%20Turntables-Thorens-Thumbs.htm a great site with a picture history of Thorens tables. http://www.soundfountain.com/amb/td124page.html an informative and very useful page for the TD124. There is also some information on other Thorens models which the site author rates in terms of 2nd hand value and quality. http://www.audioasylum.com/audio/vinyl/bbs.html a great place to hang out and learn about vinyl. Many there speak Thorens.
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