New Thorens Td160 Super plinth

[Matt_J]

It would be interesting to know which alignment it lines up with, it does look rather odd.

[Papa Dee]

Can we please stop focusing on solving a problem that doesn’t exist..I have always been aware of the limitations of the head shell and if people had read the thread in full instead of picking up midstream they would have seen I explained it’s a gift .. it’s not a problem for me .. normal duties carried out with Sme headshell and shure v15 111.As for comments from other members it doesn’t matter whether they are positive or negative.. to each his own. But the manner in which they are delivered and their purpose is crucial .Contributions from Struth and Mikey b. sought to assist and were I believe in the spirit of this forum.. read #13
I objected to Tim’s comments not because of the content but because of the delivery.. I found his tone haughty...superior..mocking and snide..So Matt I hope that clears things up for you..
Cheers Dee

[Papa Dee]

Hi Phil.... thanks for the post...they happen to be the exact ones I’ve been using on my previous
plinth....and you’re right they do work well...adding focus and definition especially to the bass.

[moodybuilder]

Yes I agree I’ve tried several types of feet and spikes but for me these are the best by quite along way which is great considering the cost.

[walpurgis]

Can we please stop focusing on solving a problem that doesn’t exist.

I'm afraid that is not right. There is a problem. If you choose not to acknowledge it, fine, it's your deck. But there is no way your cartridge can be tracking properly, as that headshell has incorrect geometry for the arm, meaning that the cartridge is off proper alignment by a large degree. Which is what members were trying to advise you of.

[Papa Dee]

I'm afraid that is not right. There is a problem. If you choose not to acknowledge it, fine, it's your deck. But there is no way your cartridge can be tracking properly, as that headshell has incorrect geometry for the arm, meaning that the cartridge is off proper alignment by a large degree. Which is what members were trying to advise you of.

Hi Geoff your guilty of the issue I’m trying to alleviate...I have never failed to acknowledge the incorrect geometry of that particular setup and have explained my reasons for its use..Please read the thread in full.When I say it’s not a problem I mean I have always been aware of the misalignment hence advice to correct it is not needed.I did ask that the thread be read in full before responding .Its like telling someone
their sweaters too big and they say I know..but it’s a present and you don’t want to cause offence by never
wearing it....I’ve gone to lengths to clarify the situation and I hope you and I aren’t going to fall out over this post...Thanks Dee

[Bigman80]

Geoff has said what you've just said.

Your alignment (in this picture) is wrong.

You dont care, you are using a gift from a friend.

Members were pointing it out believing they were helping.

You are aware of the issue but have no desire to correct it because you use an SME headshell which is fit for purpose, so there is no issue on a daily basis.

The photo you shared was for aesthetic purposes.

That's about it, ye?

[Papa Dee]

Geoff has said what you've just said.

Your alignment (in this picture) is wrong.

You dont care, you are using a gift from a friend.

Members were pointing it out believing they were helping.

You are aware of the issue but have no desire to correct it because you use an SME headshell which is fit for purpose, so there is no issue on a daily basis.

The photo you shared was for aesthetic purposes.

That's about it, ye?

Bang on ...simples ... Thanks

[Bigman80]

Bang on ...simples ... Thanks

Excellent.

Now that's sorted,

Beautiful looking turntable. I hope you enjoy it.