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!
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The Supper is a good one too. It has a 10mm platter shaft vs 8 MM. I really likes the wooden version of the small footprint TD166 MKII, stock tone arm. It has all the latest Thoren upgrades and just about ZERO mechanical rumble from the super light platter.. It works extremely well stone stock and with an OK cart.. No need to break the bank.. Ortofon MMs will work perfect.. A mat, some added isolation never hurts. 250.00 for a plinth.. 50 year TT with a belt every 10 years.. :-) A rebuild for 50.00 and another 50 years.. https://www.ebay.com/itm/334201814426?hash=item4dcffafd9a:g:BJAAAOSw85phft1t Regard |
I waited too long and missed the Basik/Akito (dang!) Garrards are a bit too much 70s scifi control room for me (am I banned now?) I found a reasonably priced LP12 but I’d feel a need to do the upgrades ASAP, hence out of my league. I’m set on buying the TD-2001! The reviews are all superlative and if that’s true it could rival the LP12. I’m thinking about building a new plinth in my cabin woodshop. Thanks all! |
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