If its any help I am using ( Original mk1 TD160 )a Shure M91ED on mine and it works very well..Also have used Shure M55E and also works well ( a little brighter than the 91ED )...The Vintage Shure cartridges all seem to work quite well..I like them much better than the Grado Gold ...
thorens 160 versions and cartridge recommendations
Hi All,
I've just ended up with a TD 160 with a tp 16 tonearm for next to nothing. I have been putting in some hours to clean, lube, polish and balance the machine and it now looks and runs well. I will likely do some of the analogdept suggested mods to dampen, replace the bottom panel and possibly rewire to rca terminals.
Two questions keep coming up: How can I determine what generation (MK) TP-16 that I have? I understand that the versions have dramatically different weights. I have searched the analogdept site and can't seem to find a place there or elsewhere that describes how to differentiate the various versions. If I can determine that I have a MK1 which is 16.5g, then what cartridge recommendations are there out there? I listen to all genres of music with a tube phono and pre and SS amp.
Lastly, any suggestions for where to source cardas tonearm wire and rca boards?
Thanks!
I've just ended up with a TD 160 with a tp 16 tonearm for next to nothing. I have been putting in some hours to clean, lube, polish and balance the machine and it now looks and runs well. I will likely do some of the analogdept suggested mods to dampen, replace the bottom panel and possibly rewire to rca terminals.
Two questions keep coming up: How can I determine what generation (MK) TP-16 that I have? I understand that the versions have dramatically different weights. I have searched the analogdept site and can't seem to find a place there or elsewhere that describes how to differentiate the various versions. If I can determine that I have a MK1 which is 16.5g, then what cartridge recommendations are there out there? I listen to all genres of music with a tube phono and pre and SS amp.
Lastly, any suggestions for where to source cardas tonearm wire and rca boards?
Thanks!