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Bonus Rega 301 arm on Thorens TD 2030

So I picked up one of the Thorens Acrylic Series turntables on closeout from Audio Advisor, and am digging it quite a bit. Everything that I read said that it came with a Rega 300 arm, so in looking at it and wondering if a part was missing or something (since it didn't look like the pictured arm in the manual). So I gave it a look, and it's an RB 301. Must have been a running change by Thorens.

At any rate, I'm running it with a Grado Reference Sonata and Grado PH-1 phono stage. Anything I should know about this arm? I'm not a tweak kinda guy, but if there is commonly known stuff that I should be doing, I figure someone here would know.

Thanks.
kevvwill
hifiharv
351 posts
 
As a 301 instead of a 300, it is the latest version of the arm. Whether that makes it better, I don't know but you can feel good knowing it is the current model.. a good value table/arm combo no doubt.
dougr33
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Actually, the 303 found on the RP3 and 6 is the latest version of the arm.
hifiharv
351 posts
 
Sorry Doug, I guess I'm a bit behind.
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roscoeiii
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From research I did when I had a Rega Arm, there seems to be a good amount of tweaks available. Rewiring is a fairly common one, via Origin Live for example. Pete Riggle's VTAF for easily adjusting VTA is another well-regarded tweak, as are upgraded counterweights that Riggle and others offer.
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nandric
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I use the Raga 301 with the Thorens 160 S in my second system (testing MM carts). The only difference with the 300 is the base . Rewiring is an must and easy to do (your self) because of the arm-construction. Ie easy acces to the
tubewand. If you use different carts VTA adjuster can also
be recommended. The other 'tweaks' are 'luxure' in my opinion. Besides you can then buy a better arm for the money. So I agree only conditionaly with Roscoeiii.

Regards,
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