A stock 160 is ok compared to today's tables. However, if you are willing to modify it with a new plinth and tone arm you will bring it into a new class that competes nicely with tables costing much more. Add a Music Hall speed control and you just might me happy for some time. It would be a project but one that you just might enjoy and take pride in. Isn't that what this hobby is all about?
Vintage Thoren TD160 vs new turntables
I have a stock Thorens 160 with a Nagaoka MP110.
i was thinking to upgrade the cartridge but noticed there seem to be some good new turntable options with graphite tonearms that come with good cartridges.
Any comments on vintage vs new would be appreciated.
( i can get over the cool factor of having a vintage turntable)
i was thinking to upgrade the cartridge but noticed there seem to be some good new turntable options with graphite tonearms that come with good cartridges.
Any comments on vintage vs new would be appreciated.
( i can get over the cool factor of having a vintage turntable)