Thorens Data Pages:
Thorens production data
various models and dates of production.
Thorens
Tonearm vital dimensions, various models
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.
Above image: a Thorens Rumpelmesskoppler (rumble measuring coupler)
For lots of gallery photos of the various Thorens models, here is The Thorens Gallery
Thorens Spare Part Numbers
The official factory list from just before the bankruptcy.
Thorens
factory product technical drawings
Thorens user manuals and factory
service manuals. Online, Downloadable and Free. Power
to the people.
Vintage Thorens product brochures
Detailed Info pages for various models of Thorens turntables:
TD224 Changer yes, Thorens did make a record changer. See the movie..!
Package from a Thorens Q-UP.... Now quite rare.
This was an inexpensive add-on to provide an automatic arm-lift at end of play for manual players.
Restoring a Thorens Reference mk1
Thorens Tuners:
Thorens
made more than just turntables. Here is a tuner they made in the mid
sixties.
Tweaking your Thorens:
Tweaking the TD125 -126 ala Rolf Kelch
Tweaking
a TD160 ala Rolf Kelch
Tweaking a TD160, an interpretation of the
Chadwick Mods...
Rewiring a TP16mkII with silver wire.
Bushman's TD166 "Ambiance" taking it well beyond the next level.
Here's a NO-NO
Detail pictures inside the box:
TD124TD-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
TD-166 BC in detail with interior photos
TD Platter Bearings. Some
photo documentation of the many variations to be found.
Thorens TD160 head shell kit as used on the MK I TP16 arm equipped
with TP60 plug-in magnesium headshell. The clear plastic jig is provided
to set mounting distance of the stylus in combination with the plastic
shim pads shown (and thus VTA), Azimuth, and Overhang. The overhang
setting will be 14mm with this jig.
Maintenance and upkeep pages:
Setting Up My First TD160 Some tips for those beginning the journey.
Tonearm Cartridge Alignment FAQ an illustrated definition of terms
Suspension Tuning by Tim Bailey
Suspension Tuning by Steve Clarke
Finding a proper replacement belt some notes and guidelines
TP16 MK I Tonearm maintenance and adjustment to the cueing mechanism. Installing RCA interconnect jacks. Lot's of photos.
TD160
drive pulleys looking at the disassembled parts.
Thorens Photo Gallery. Various photos sent in from Thorens owners around the globe. From the everyday models to the rare and highly prized. The entire spectrum.
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.
Thorens Articles and books:
http://www.stefanopasini.it/images/Thor1215.pdf an informative Thorens history article by Stefano Pasini. (highly recommended)
Now Available (click on link
for more info)
"Swiss Precision, The Story of the Thorens TD 124 and Other Classic Turntables" 2nd ed. English language.
Thorens Links:
http://www.vintagethorens.com A source for parts to restore your vintage Thorens turntable.
http://www.analogue-classics.com/ English language site with info on TD124, TD150 and SME 3009 tonearms
http://www.stefanopasini.it/Audio_index_Thorens.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.
http://www.vinylengine.com/ An excellent turntable resource that includes manuals, articles and forums. Thorens is well represented here
http://www.pinkfishmedia.net/forum/ A forum site with references to various Thorens models