Thorens TD 160

[SteveH1960]

It’s all black now, just seemed to look right, to me anyway!!




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[58bry]

I've got an original one owner unmolested 160B ii and SME iii. It's rather nice IMHO but one thing that concerns me what happens if the motor fails? Is there a supply of new motors or can they be repaired?

[Jac Hawk]

I've got an original one owner unmolested 160B ii and SME iii. It's rather nice IMHO but one thing that concerns me what happens if the motor fails? Is there a supply of new motors or can they be repaired?

The motors are just about bomb proof and usually a noisy motor can be rectified with a thrust bearing kit, the only thing that can't be easily fixed is a bent spindle, newer TD160's have a post that prevents you catching the spindle when you need to take the platter off and helps to stop you causing any damage. Regarding modern replacements, I don't think there is anyone making a drop in replacement motor and the originals have long since gone out of production, i have seen people modify the Premotec motors that go in Linn LP12's and Rega Planars and they seem to be the most obvious choice as a replacement.