I think $100 is too steep if it isn't working. I think you should look for a better deal. You are going to spend $100 on the table, and another $300-$400 on the arm and adapter. You might as well look for a Rega P3 2000 for about the same price. The P3 2000 is better sounding than the td165, td160 and td145, IME. You have to move up to the TD125 to beat the Rega.
Can a Thorens 165 tone arm be replaced?
Hi,
Hi,
I have a friend that is willing to sell me a Thorens 165 for around $100 with a slightly inoperable tonearm, the table is perfect otherwise. I believe the tonearm is missing parts or minimally damaged.
My questions are: should I look at replacing the arm, can this be done, are tonearms hard to find for this table? Or should look for a different table. I would really like a Thorens 145 semi-automatic, but this seems to a good deal.
Hi,
I have a friend that is willing to sell me a Thorens 165 for around $100 with a slightly inoperable tonearm, the table is perfect otherwise. I believe the tonearm is missing parts or minimally damaged.
My questions are: should I look at replacing the arm, can this be done, are tonearms hard to find for this table? Or should look for a different table. I would really like a Thorens 145 semi-automatic, but this seems to a good deal.