Cartridge for Thorens TD160

[Dickchy]

My local secondhand vinyl shop has taken in (been given?) a well used Thorens TD160. It appears to be intact apart from not having a cartridge. It has a Thorens arm.

I have told them that I would be happy to get it working again if possible, though I have not done a full assessment.
The turntable will be sold to raise money for a head injuries charity. So any ideas for a cheap but suitable MM cartridge?
Used TD160 headshells seem like hens teeth. I am hoping to use the existing one but I would like a back up if possible.
Are there any UK companies specialising in “vintage” Thorens spares?

Thanks in advance.

[Stryder5]

My local secondhand vinyl shop has taken in (been given?) a well used Thorens TD160. It appears to be intact apart from not having a cartridge. It has a Thorens arm.

I have told them that I would be happy to get it working again if possible, though I have not done a full assessment.
The turntable will be sold to raise money for a head injuries charity. So any ideas for a cheap but suitable MM cartridge?
Used TD160 headshells seem like hens teeth. I am hoping to use the existing one but I would like a back up if possible.
Are there any UK companies specialising in “vintage” Thorens spares?

Thanks in advance.

I have a Project Carbon you can have for this charity.

Gary

[Dickchy]

I have a Project Carbon you can have for this charity.

Gary
That’s very kind of you Gary. Let me make a more thorough check of the deck first to make sure the rest of it is OK. I will get back to you if this looks to be worth doing.
If it is I will meet the postage costs.
Thanks again,

Richard

[Stryder5]

No problem:)