TD-145 Mk I is wonderful even with the the Thorens tone arm.
A plethora of turntables - help needed!
So my son managed to jump and land on my old Thorens TD 145, so I’m now in the position to buy a new turntable. I was (ironically) going to live with the Thorens until the kids moved out and I could get a Linn LP12.
I own two amplifiers: Rega Brio 2 and NAD 3020 and a pair of Proac Tablette 50 Signature speakers, though I am willing to get new/bigger speakers as well.
I’ve narrowed down my turntable options to these (currently available with prices):
Systemdek IIX (Ortofon OM 10)
$465
Linn Axis (Basik Plus tonearm)
$400
Linn Basik (Akito tonearm)
$150
Thorens TD280 MKII (Linn K9)
$290
Rega Planar3 (Linn K5)
$380
Thorens TD2001 (Sure V15 MVR)
$464
Braun PS-500
(Auction)
Thorens TD166 mkii (Goldring)
(Auction)
I prefer a neutral sound, the less fuss the better. Any help from this sub is most appreciated!
I own two amplifiers: Rega Brio 2 and NAD 3020 and a pair of Proac Tablette 50 Signature speakers, though I am willing to get new/bigger speakers as well.
I’ve narrowed down my turntable options to these (currently available with prices):
Systemdek IIX (Ortofon OM 10)
$465
Linn Axis (Basik Plus tonearm)
$400
Linn Basik (Akito tonearm)
$150
Thorens TD280 MKII (Linn K9)
$290
Rega Planar3 (Linn K5)
$380
Thorens TD2001 (Sure V15 MVR)
$464
Braun PS-500
(Auction)
Thorens TD166 mkii (Goldring)
(Auction)
I prefer a neutral sound, the less fuss the better. Any help from this sub is most appreciated!