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Arm for Thorens TD-145 /160 ?

Hi,
I've been holding back on a higher performance arm for my Thorens TD-145 'cause I'm a lazy kind of person when it comes to my free time and I really liked the auto shutoff, but now the little magneto went bad and no more auto-shutoff. So now I need an arm that is "reasonably" priced and will work with my Denon 103 but not shut me off to higher compliance cartridges. (I have an Ortofon Om-20 as well) Any suggestions?
Thanks.

Gary
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garpt OP
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Thanks everyone.
Some good answers that stayed on point/ topic! I posted the same question on Audiokarma and simply got arguments as to why I shouldn't change the TD-16, cause it is such a great arm (I think it is a decent arm, by the way- I just want a better arm for my greatly upgraded TD-145- I believe it deserves it!). I was also told there is no better arm for which I can use the DENON 103 due to it's low mass.
I appreciate the actually USEFUL answers and I will get down to some studying!
ThaNKS!
Gary
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garpt OP
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-should have said obviously low COMPLIANCE- High mass...
mingles
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Gary, you might have seen this, but there's a relevant thread at Vinyl Engine:
Tonearm Recommendation For Td-145 (Sme 3009 ~ Rb-250?)
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garpt OP
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Hi Mingles,
Saw it, I've heard SO much about both those arms with this TT I'm totally confused; I think it's about 51% to 49% that the Rega250 is not a great match for the Thorens suspension, and the word on the SME seems to come down to which version, a great upgrade, and/ or "over-rated". I MIGHT just get a newer TP16 that's right and leave it at that....It seems that for $250-$300 there may NOT be a substantial upgrade- unless I get lucky used. Anyone out there?
Thanks.
Gary
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