WTD: Funk firm achromat (black) [Archive]

MarginWalker

26-03-2018, 16:01

Does anyone have one of these (non Technics) that they are no longer using?

Thanks
Phil

MarginWalker

26-03-2018, 16:09

It’s for a Thorens TD160 so the 5mm version would be preferable I guess.

IslandPink

26-03-2018, 21:00

Funnily enough I have one - had completely forgotten about it. It's black, 5mm thick and it pretty good condition. I have just dusted it off. it was stored on top of a bookcase but on top of something flat, so it seems true. It has strips of double-side sticky tape on the underside which you could have fun peeling off (!). It's between 295 and 295.5mm diameter. I used it years ago on a Garrard 401.
Can't guarantee I could get around to posting before Easter ( life is very busy atm with 'family' issues ) but let me know and I will start looking for packaging.

MarginWalker

26-03-2018, 21:24

Hi Mark. Sounds good, but could you just confirm if this is the standard version or the one with the undercut to allow for the ridge at the edge of the platter?

Ta
Phil

IslandPink

26-03-2018, 21:48

I'm not familiar with any Thorens platters - there is a 2mm to 2.5mm wide 45 degree chamfer around the edge of the underside. This may have been a modification by myself to account for the 401 platter, but it's too long ago to be sure. The rest of the underside is flat & continuous.

MarginWalker

26-03-2018, 22:14

Ah, I think that is the technics/301/401 specific mat. I’m after the standard one.

struth

26-03-2018, 22:27

It’s for a Thorens TD160 so the 5mm version would be preferable I guess.

You need the full size one. Probably better with the 3mm one due to spindle height. I had one on mine for a while.

take5

27-03-2018, 09:16

I have an acrylic mat I will sell.

im not sure what brand it is though as there is no name on it.

it has kind of swirls in the centre recess if that helps. Its black and good quality.

i can send pictures if you wanted

MarginWalker

27-03-2018, 09:37

I have an acrylic mat I will sell.

im not sure what brand it is though as there is no name on it.

it has kind of swirls in the centre recess if that helps. Its black and good quality.

i can send pictures if you wanted

Thanks for the offer but I’m only really looking for the achromat.

Idlewithnodrive

27-03-2018, 09:47

Hi, I have a Black standard (non Techie) 3mm Achromat that I no longer use.

In pretty good condition. A few small marks (nothing structural) and flat.

Yours for £25 delivered.

Mickyricky

27-03-2018, 09:51

I'm not familiar with any Thorens platters - there is a 2mm to 2.5mm wide 45 degree chamfer around the edge of the underside. This may have been a modification by myself to account for the 401 platter, but it's too long ago to be sure. The rest of the underside is flat & continuous.

I’d be interested in this please for my 301

MarginWalker

27-03-2018, 10:17

Hi, I have a Black standard (non Techie) 3mm Achromat that I no longer use.

In pretty good condition. A few small marks (nothing structural) and flat.

Yours for £25 delivered.

Perfect! Do you want to send me your PayPal/bank details and I’ll PM you my address.

Idlewithnodrive

27-03-2018, 11:58

Hi.

All done.

Cheers

IslandPink

28-03-2018, 08:02

I’d be interested in this please for my 301
Ah, good. I'll take a pic of it for you this evening and dig out an LP box to put it in for posting.

Mickyricky

28-03-2018, 12:49

Thanks !

Svend N

28-03-2018, 13:19

Phil, once you get it, would you mind posting a quick note about how you like the Achromat on your Thorens? I'm looking at mats for my Heybrook, and the Achromat is on my short list. I'd be interested in hearing your impressions. Thanks!

Svend

MarginWalker

28-03-2018, 13:47

Of course, Svend.

Svend N

28-03-2018, 14:54

Thanks Phil! Much appreciated.

IslandPink

29-03-2018, 08:05

Micky - did you get a PM or email from me ?
Need to send you a couple of pictures.

Mickyricky

29-03-2018, 09:21

No ! Nothing as yet.

MarginWalker

09-04-2018, 21:01

Phil, once you get it, would you mind posting a quick note about how you like the Achromat on your Thorens? I'm looking at mats for my Heybrook, and the Achromat is on my short list. I'd be interested in hearing your impressions. Thanks!

Svend

Svend - I’ve listened to a couple of records with it now and I can’t say I am hearing too much difference. I have a feeling the bass sounds a bit tighter but I can’t be sure if I just want to hear an improvement. It does look cool though...

http://i66.tinypic.com/2d0nsat.jpg

http://i67.tinypic.com/2py6hyq.jpg