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An Achromat clone that could be a silly buy
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Are people nuts?
A basic TD160 for £400.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Thorens-TD...item3cd24c8e13
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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Yes, people are nuts! The 160 is nothing special to me!!Originally Posted by walpurgis
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Thorens 'TD160,Mk.I' always fetch good money but the intergrated lid hinge slots are nearly always broke, anyhoots that's just mad.
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Quote - many say the pre-runner to the Linn LP12 or its being bid up..
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Well I just bought a very clean TD160 Super Mk.II with ADC ALT1 arm and VMS 20E cartridge. For less than half this one's price and the Super has a Lexan lid not the old polystyrene type, which as you say breaks! The arm & cartridge are gone, so now the TT stands me in at about £100, not too bad!
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
Careful - Arthur has put a lot of effort into getting the Achromat material just right. I doubt it could be done on the cheap.
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I doubt the LP12 was based on the TD160, as both were released to the market in 1972. The earlier TD150 seems likely to have influenced the Linn design though.
It is impossible for anything digital to sound analogue, because it isn't analogue!
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I like these : http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Heybrook-Q...item2c6fbd4f47
... Not seen these before ! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Ion-System...item4173ff5f90
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