THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME SERVICE

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II WHAT'S UNDER YOUR TABLE Here's what's at play: In the groove it's a physical imprint of an acoustic waveform. The platter spins the record at (we hope) precisely 33-1/3rd rpm. The stylus traces the terrain of the groove, wiggling a cantilever about its pivot. If moving magnet - cantilever wiggles the magnet near to coils of wire.

THORENS TWEAKS

A new belt brings back your dynamics and bass response. 5) Tonearm / arm board upgrade (replacement with SME 3009) The tonearm is important, but so is the arm board it mounts to. Different materials result in different sounds. 6) Phono Cartridge, get one that matches well to your tonearm. THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME SERVICE

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II WHAT'S UNDER YOUR TABLE Here's what's at play: In the groove it's a physical imprint of an acoustic waveform. The platter spins the record at (we hope) precisely 33-1/3rd rpm. The stylus traces the terrain of the groove, wiggling a cantilever about its pivot. If moving magnet - cantilever wiggles the magnet near to coils of wire.

THORENS TWEAKS

A new belt brings back your dynamics and bass response. 5) Tonearm / arm board upgrade (replacement with SME 3009) The tonearm is important, but so is the arm board it mounts to. Different materials result in different sounds. 6) Phono Cartridge, get one that matches well to your tonearm.

THE ANALOG DEPT.

Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future

THORENS_GALLERY

The Thorens Gallery. This is a photo gallery of Thorens turntables in use from around the world. Indexed by model number, starting with the TD124 in 1957. An open invitation: If you have a Thorens turntable that is either; a) not already featured here, or b) is of exceptional condition, or c) is collectible no matter what condition please see

AMBIANCE INFO

Based on the Thorens TD 2001/3001 design from the early 1990s, the Ambiance (circa 1999) featured its own unique external motor controller-power supply, an RDC damped acrylic platter with brass weights, the 24 pole motor from the later 2001 and the 3001, an upgraded bearing, a custom solid cherry plinth, an RDC bottom plate, 3

point footing and

TD PLATTER BEARINGS

Size is 10mm. This was to become the standard bearing used in the TD125 Mk II, Early TD126, TD160, TD145 and the TD147. There was a 7mm version of it as well for theTD126 Mk III, TD165, TD166, TD146 and others. Fit up in the sub-chassis frame is via interference of size

(press fit).

TD150_HISTORY

The TD150 was first introduced in 1965 as the TD150 AB and came standard with the TP13 tone arm. I found a magazine ad from 1968 that lists a price for the TD150 AB as $99.75 usd. (see ad image below) The buyer would then need to purchase a cartridge in order to complete the

package.

CARTRIDGE / ARM MATCHING Resonant frequency of the cantilever is used as a guide to match suspension stiffness (compliance) of the cartridge to the tone arm's (effective) mass. Resonant Frequency (of the cantilever) The acoustic frequency at which the cantilever will become excited and vibrate out of control. :))) This frequency is measured in cycles per second.

TD124 NOTES

5/20/2010 revisions made 5/7/2014. Notes on the TD124. Some general observations: The TD124's ability to reproduce music as it was designed to do is directly related to its drive-train health. These are not new-in-box units. Fifty years later, the TD124 motor unit is going to need some maintenance. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635.

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

AMBIANCE INFO

Based on the Thorens TD 2001/3001 design from the early 1990s, the Ambiance (circa 1999) featured its own unique external motor controller-power supply, an RDC damped acrylic platter with brass weights, the 24 pole motor from the later 2001 and the 3001, an upgraded bearing, a custom solid cherry plinth, an RDC bottom plate, 3

point footing and

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. THORENS REFERENCE NO. 22 The customer came over 600 Km to bring it to my workshop. It is a Reference I - serial number 22. It was found in a cellar, not having been touched over the last 12 years. The customer did not clean the table, so it comes to me with all its patina. It looks a little like a classic car saved from a automobile graveyard. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635.

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

AMBIANCE INFO

Based on the Thorens TD 2001/3001 design from the early 1990s, the Ambiance (circa 1999) featured its own unique external motor controller-power supply, an RDC damped acrylic platter with brass weights, the 24 pole motor from the later 2001 and the 3001, an upgraded bearing, a custom solid cherry plinth, an RDC bottom plate, 3

point footing and

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. THORENS REFERENCE NO. 22 The customer came over 600 Km to bring it to my workshop. It is a Reference I - serial number 22. It was found in a cellar, not having been touched over the last 12 years. The customer did not clean the table, so it comes to me with all its patina. It looks a little like a classic car saved from a automobile graveyard. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future ESL - THE ANALOG DEPT The ESL S1000 tonearm was a common choice offered by dealers to their customers in North America. more info via a product brochure: hint: click on thumbnail to view full sized image. Minimum tracking force on this arm was 2 grams. The ESL 1000 had a dynamic tracking force feature by means of two adjustable spring tensioners that would

maintain

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD PLATTER BEARINGS

Size is 10mm. This was to become the standard bearing used in the TD125 Mk II, Early TD126, TD160, TD145 and the TD147. There was a 7mm version of it as well for theTD126 Mk III, TD165, TD166, TD146 and others. Fit up in the sub-chassis frame is via interference of size

(press fit).

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903 Manufacturing of Thorens TDW224 - THE ANALOG DEPT TDW224. The Thorens TDW224 automatic record changer. "In 1962 the unique TDW 224 was created. This combination of a top quality studio turntable and a fully automatic record changer had been considered impossible until that time. The records were stored away from the platter and only one record was played at a time.

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

TD124 NOTES

5/20/2010 revisions made 5/7/2014. Notes on the TD124. Some general observations: The TD124's ability to reproduce music as it was designed to do is directly related to its drive-train health. These are not new-in-box units. Fifty years later, the TD124 motor unit is going to need some maintenance. THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635.

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

AMBIANCE INFO

Based on the Thorens TD 2001/3001 design from the early 1990s, the Ambiance (circa 1999) featured its own unique external motor controller-power supply, an RDC damped acrylic platter with brass weights, the 24 pole motor from the later 2001 and the 3001, an upgraded bearing, a custom solid cherry plinth, an RDC bottom plate, 3

point footing and

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. THORENS REFERENCE NO. 22 The customer came over 600 Km to bring it to my workshop. It is a Reference I - serial number 22. It was found in a cellar, not having been touched over the last 12 years. The customer did not clean the table, so it comes to me with all its patina. It looks a little like a classic car saved from a automobile graveyard. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERY Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635.

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

AMBIANCE INFO

Based on the Thorens TD 2001/3001 design from the early 1990s, the Ambiance (circa 1999) featured its own unique external motor controller-power supply, an RDC damped acrylic platter with brass weights, the 24 pole motor from the later 2001 and the 3001, an upgraded bearing, a custom solid cherry plinth, an RDC bottom plate, 3

point footing and

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. THORENS REFERENCE NO. 22 The customer came over 600 Km to bring it to my workshop. It is a Reference I - serial number 22. It was found in a cellar, not having been touched over the last 12 years. The customer did not clean the table, so it comes to me with all its patina. It looks a little like a classic car saved from a automobile graveyard. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future ESL - THE ANALOG DEPT The ESL S1000 tonearm was a common choice offered by dealers to their customers in North America. more info via a product brochure: hint: click on thumbnail to view full sized image. Minimum tracking force on this arm was 2 grams. The ESL 1000 had a dynamic tracking force feature by means of two adjustable spring tensioners that would

maintain

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD PLATTER BEARINGS

Size is 10mm. This was to become the standard bearing used in the TD125 Mk II, Early TD126, TD160, TD145 and the TD147. There was a 7mm version of it as well for theTD126 Mk III, TD165, TD166, TD146 and others. Fit up in the sub-chassis frame is via interference of size

(press fit).

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903 Manufacturing of Thorens TDW224 - THE ANALOG DEPT TDW224. The Thorens TDW224 automatic record changer. "In 1962 the unique TDW 224 was created. This combination of a top quality studio turntable and a fully automatic record changer had been considered impossible until that time. The records were stored away from the platter and only one record was played at a time.

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

TD124 NOTES

5/20/2010 revisions made 5/7/2014. Notes on the TD124. Some general observations: The TD124's ability to reproduce music as it was designed to do is directly related to its drive-train health. These are not new-in-box units. Fifty years later, the TD124 motor unit is going to need some maintenance. THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERYTHE ANALOG DEPARTMENTTHE ANALOG KID Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903

Manufacturing

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. THORENS DEPT.THORENS 166 MKII UPGRADESTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 145 PARTS Thorens production data various models and dates of production. A corporate history of the company is found within the archives at the old production facility in Lahr. This and other documents become the basis for a new page here at The Analog Dept. The Hood: An Acrylic Dustcover for the Thorens TD124 --

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERYTHE ANALOG DEPARTMENTTHE ANALOG KID Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903

Manufacturing

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. THORENS DEPT.THORENS 166 MKII UPGRADESTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 145 PARTS Thorens production data various models and dates of production. A corporate history of the company is found within the archives at the old production facility in Lahr. This and other documents become the basis for a new page here at The Analog Dept. The Hood: An Acrylic Dustcover for the Thorens TD124 --

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

SME SERVICE

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ WHAT'S UNDER YOUR TABLE Here's what's at play: In the groove it's a physical imprint of an acoustic waveform. The platter spins the record at (we hope) precisely 33-1/3rd rpm. The stylus traces the terrain of the groove, wiggling a cantilever about its pivot. If moving magnet - cantilever wiggles the magnet near to coils of wire. SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

TONEARM_ALIGNMENT

Tonearm Alignment for pivot tone arms. Overhang, Pivot to Spindle Distance, Null Points., Tonearm Pivots; Horizontal and Vertical. Effective Length, Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) Stylus Rake Angle (SRA) Azimuth ; the good and the bad. Adjusting VTA. on a Thorens TP16. Cartridge / Arm matching, Effective Mass, Resonant Frequency,

VTF, Compliance.

THORENS_GALLERY

The Thorens Gallery. This is a photo gallery of Thorens turntables in use from around the world. Indexed by model number, starting with the TD124 in 1957. An open invitation: If you have a Thorens turntable that is either; a) not already featured here, or b) is of exceptional condition, or c) is collectible no matter what condition please see

TD150_DEPT

TD150 Dept. Above image: first version TD150 AB. A Tale for Two Turntables; The AR and the TD150. article by Steve Clarke. Manuals and Assembly Drawings: Thorens TD 150 MK I AB User Manual, html. Thorens TD 150 MK II User Manual, html. TD150 Factory Assembly drawing with

parts lists.

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERYTHE ANALOG DEPARTMENTTHE ANALOG KID Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903

Manufacturing

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. THORENS DEPT.THORENS 166 MKII UPGRADESTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 145 PARTS Thorens production data various models and dates of production. A corporate history of the company is found within the archives at the old production facility in Lahr. This and other documents become the basis for a new page here at The Analog Dept. The Hood: An Acrylic Dustcover for the Thorens TD124 --

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

THE ANALOG DEPT.HOMEANALOG CLASSIFIEDSUSER MANUALSTHORENS DEPTGARRARD GALLERYTHORENS GALLERYTHE ANALOG DEPARTMENTTHE ANALOG KID Misc. Photo. Welcome to: The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002. How to navigate this site: Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the

pages go

MANUALS - THE ANALOG DEPT MX5050 BII ad brochure. Revox A-77 User Manual and Handbook . Scanned by the Webmaster. JVC 5010 Receiver manual in pdf. Scanned by the Webmaster . Notes: Some of the PDF manuals were donated from the

website link below

SUSPENSION - THE ANALOG DEPT 4) Ensure there are no sharp edges or burrs at the counter-bore where the large rubber grommet will fit into. 5) Clean the grommet seating area with alcohol and a cotton swab (cue-tip). Let evaporate dry. Then apply some talc to the seat and counter-bore with another clean cue-tip. 6) Replace the Drive belt.

SME DEPT

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ

TD124 DEPT

TD124 motor Voltage Map (E50) (smaller jpeg image file) TD124 Platter and Bearing System section view drawing (iron platter) hint: above 3 images, click on thumbnail to view image full size. BTD12S tone arm. A design that inspired the EMT 929 tone arm. Manuals and service

bulletins.

THORENS HISTORY

Misc. Photo. A survey of the company's history, developments and product line. 1883 Trade registration of the family-business of Hermann Thorens, established in St.-Croix / Switzerland, with the purpose of manufacturing musical boxes and movements. 1903

Manufacturing

SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. THORENS DEPT.THORENS 166 MKII UPGRADESTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 125 TURNTABLE PARTSTHORENS TD 145 PARTS Thorens production data various models and dates of production. A corporate history of the company is found within the archives at the old production facility in Lahr. This and other documents become the basis for a new page here at The Analog Dept. The Hood: An Acrylic Dustcover for the Thorens TD124 --

THORENS TONEARMS

Table model: Tonearm. headshell. armwand. L. R. Ü. K. Ri. Ra. m eff. TD165-I, TD166-I: TP 11-I: TP60: 230.00: 215.60: 14.4: 22.00 : 16,5: TD146, TD165-II, TD166-II

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

SME SERVICE

Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ WHAT'S UNDER YOUR TABLE Here's what's at play: In the groove it's a physical imprint of an acoustic waveform. The platter spins the record at (we hope) precisely 33-1/3rd rpm. The stylus traces the terrain of the groove, wiggling a cantilever about its pivot. If moving magnet - cantilever wiggles the magnet near to coils of wire. SWBO101 - THE ANALOG DEPT Catalog Number: SWBO-101, A US Apple/Capitol pressing of The White Album. Original owner, aka webmaster. The story behind this particular copy goes like this: I purchased this album in early December of 1968. within the first week of the announcement of the album. I was a Jr. in High School at the time. As pictured, this one is No. A 0553635. AZIMUTH - THE ANALOG DEPT Thusly "tilting" the cartridge slightly. Here's a view after making the adjustment. In this view it can be seen that body features both in the reflected image and the cartridge itself appear to be closely parallel to one another. That is the object when using the mirror method. Other methods of azimuth adjustment to be explored in future

TD150_SUSPENSION

TD150_Suspension. Back to TD150 Tweaks index page. 1) Above photo #1 shows the underside of the table, just prior starting the stage 2 sessions. The object being to set the table up in near stock configuration, align it and then just listen for a few days to get some sense of the deck's signature sound. Springs and rubbers have

been cleaned and

TONEARM_ALIGNMENT

Tonearm Alignment for pivot tone arms. Overhang, Pivot to Spindle Distance, Null Points., Tonearm Pivots; Horizontal and Vertical. Effective Length, Vertical Tracking Angle (VTA) Stylus Rake Angle (SRA) Azimuth ; the good and the bad. Adjusting VTA. on a Thorens TP16. Cartridge / Arm matching, Effective Mass, Resonant Frequency,

VTF, Compliance.

THORENS_GALLERY

The Thorens Gallery. This is a photo gallery of Thorens turntables in use from around the world. Indexed by model number, starting with the TD124 in 1957. An open invitation: If you have a Thorens turntable that is either; a) not already featured here, or b) is of exceptional condition, or c) is collectible no matter what condition please see

TD150_DEPT

TD150 Dept. Above image: first version TD150 AB. A Tale for Two Turntables; The AR and the TD150. article by Steve Clarke. Manuals and Assembly Drawings: Thorens TD 150 MK I AB User Manual, html. Thorens TD 150 MK II User Manual, html. TD150 Factory Assembly drawing with

parts lists.

CHRIS HARBAN

I build plinths as a full time passion. My business is Woodsong Audio. I build plinths for just about any turntable, but specialize in plinths for the Garrard 301/401, Thorens TD124, and Linn LP12, as well as custom work to client specs. I can be contacted at c_harban@hotmail.com. OVERHANG - THE ANALOG DEPT Home. Analog Classifieds. User Manuals. Thorens Dept. Garrard Gallery. Thorens Gallery. Systems Gallery. Lenco Gallery. SP-10 GALLERY. Articles and Reviews. Alignment FAQ

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The Analog Dept. (TAD) The focus at this website is to provide useful information freely to audiophiles interested in the hardware that plays the vinyl Lp. Littering the web since 2002 _HOW TO NAVIGATE THIS SITE:_ Left border column -- click on link to reach the category/department indicated. (note: some of the pages go long, to find the left border links you might have to scroll back upward) To return to previous location -- 3 possible ways, 1) look for the "_back to...._" link at top or bottom of page you're in. 2) use left border column to choose category/dept. to go to. 3) use the  _Back Button_ on your internet browser. This site is organized by departments which, hopefully, are self explanatory by their link names. The home page (you are there now) functions as a site map and as a portal from which to delve into the content here. Below, the site map begins and you're at The Analog Department.  WELCOME.

JUNE 2021

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Updates to the 124 in Slate Project A Tale for Two Turntables; The AR and the TD150

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

THORENS USER MANUALS / SERVICE MANUALS DEPT: Turntable manuals and tonearm manuals in pdf and html format. (Mostly Thorens content, some SME, one Otari R2R set of manuals) Copy free to your hard drive. ALIGNMENT FAQ : (LINK) (ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS) A visual reference and definition of commonly used terms in tonearm

alignment including

vtf, vta, azimuth, effective length, overhang, pivot to spindle, etc. a tutorial for setting vta and SRA A page explaining cartridge and arm matching, effective mass vs

compliance, etc.

How to calculate/estimate an arm/cartridge match-up prior to buying the cartridge (or tonearm) Setting overhang with a 2 point protractor.

THORENS DEPT

An extensive collection of Thorens information Thorens PRODUCTION DATA Thorens TONEARM VITAL DIMENSIONS, various models Thorens SPARE PART NUMBERS

Thorens HISTORY

Thorens factory product TECHNICAL DRAWINGS Thorens user MANUALS a large assortment of Thorens owners and service manuals available for online viewing and download. Vintage Thorens product BROCHURES

TD124 Dept

Thorens TD 125/126 Dept. Thorens TD150 Dept Thorens TD 160 Dept. Thorens Reference MK 1 taking a look at the most ambitious turntable the factory developed. Restoring a Thorens Reference mk1 Rolf Kelch restores a Thorens Reference Mk II THORENS DETAIL PICTURES:  TAKING A CLOSE LOOK INSIDE THE BOX.

TD124

TD125 MK I, Description TD-145 MK I ,  an inside-the-box photo of an "automated TD160", the TD145. Looking inside the TD150 MK II. Photos contributed by Dave Roberts with a link to a more detailed description of the TD150 that Dave refurbished. TD-160 MK I in detail with interior photos TD-160 MK II in detail with interior photos Various Detail Photos of a TP16 MK I TD-166 BC in detail with interior photos TD Platter Bearings .  Some photo documentation of the many variations to be found. THORENS MAINTENANCE PAGES: Suspension Tuning   by Tim Bailey More suspension tuning notes.....with lots of pictures....and movies

.

TP16 MK I Tonearm maintenance and adjustment to the cueing mechanism. Installing RCA interconnect jacks.  Lot's of

photos.

TD160 drive pulleys Taking one apart. It's a

clutch pulley.

Setting Up My First TD160   Some tips for those beginning the journey. Finding a proper replacement belt Testing replacement belts from various belt vendors. Vintage magazine articles and test reports scanned magazine reviews on various Thorens turntables. Thorens Photo Gallery : readers send in photos of their Thorens. A lot of readers. TWEAKING YOUR THORENS: Tweaking the TD125 -126 ala Rolf Kelch Tweaking a TD150 Mk II. Tweaking a TD160 ala Rolf Kelch advanced techniques. Tweaking a TD160 , simple, easy-to-do mods to

get better sound.

Rewiring a TP16mkII with silver wire. Bushman's TD166 "Ambiance" taking it well beyond the

next level.

TURNTABLE PHOTO GALLERIES.  All photos sent in by their owners. The Thorens Gallery: Garrard Gallery   models: 301 and 401 Lenco Gallery    photos of all Lenco turntable models sent in by their owners. SP10 Gallery      The SP10 Gallery includes the Technics turntable models; SP10, SP10 mkII, SP10 mkIIa, SP10 mkIII, and the upcoming SP10R CARTRIDGE GALLERY MICROSCOPE PHOTOS....LINK

SYSTEMS GALLERY

Readers send in photos of their listening room and sound systems. The one main requirement is that the system must play vinyl. Some of these systems are very expensive, others are ingenious in their DIY build qualities. Others represent years of evolution.  And they are all works in progress. PLINTH BUILDER'S GALLERY : A photo gallery of custom bases and surrounds for high-end record players. Both commercial and ameteur (diy) examples are included. All photos are sent in by their authors. WHAT'S UNDER YOUR TURNTABLE?  a photo gallery of TT support systems The Idler Drives (work in progress with photos)

DIY DEPT.

THIS PAGE IS FOR THOSE CRAFTY FOLKS WHO WANT TO BUILD SOME OF THEIR OWN BITS AND PIECES. Create your own turntable.-  DIY Turntables DIY Platter Mats : make your own platter mats here are some ideas. Armboards: fitting an SME 3009 Improved tonearm to a TD160

is not simple.

Tweaks page.  Improving a TD160 simple mods that make dramatic improvements Tweaking a TD160 ala Rolf Kelch : Advanced techniques. Shelves, platforms and plinths by Bushman: Advanced techniques. Shelves and platforms  by user510 : some simple frame building, and some not so simple,  to support your

turntable.

INTERESTING VINYL

Many, many photos of Lps I've encountered and some that I have lusted

for.

Free LP database Software for that vast LP collection you're hoarding. Link here, it's free.. Decoding UK EMI Parlophones, plus other interesting labels and finds.

TERES

A high end turntable from Teres Audio A history of maintenance and tweaks ARTICLES AND COMPONENT REVIEWS: articles, component reviews, and projects

system development,

philosophical approaches to enjoying audio, turntable restoration projects turntable enhancement projects commentaries on the audio hobby a few examples of the content: Garrardzilla (A Garrard 301 with more muscle, lots more

muscle)

Review: The Sonic Research Sonus Blue induced magnet phono cartridge Retro:  looking back at the Infinity Black Widow tonearm...when it is partnered with its classic match-up; the ADC-XLM mkII. Boston Audio Mat 2 : review  (for the SP10mkII) Checking out the Minus-K isolation platform Hagerman Trumpet phono stage Project #79209  A TD150 restored and transformed Project #13943 A TD124 starts off with a bare metal chassis and then proceeds to build with some non-traditional components and thinking. The SP10 project page  now history, it documents my experience with a good example of the SP10 mk2. Review: Boston Audio Design Mat 1 ,  J. Noble --- Diy'ing A Time Machine, J. Noble

SME DEPT.

Detail photos of SME 3009 and 3012 tonearms assembled and

disassembled.

Restoring an Audio Classic by Brian Kearns For SME owners manuals refer to the manuals page. ANALOG LINKS PAGE   Links to sites found to be

useful

ANALOG CLASSIFIEDS  ..... Otherwise known as The 'Stuff for Sale' Dept. WEB LOG : commentary, opinions, ideas and perspective, navel gazing and misc. ramblings. MISC PHOTO : photos, not necessarily in line with the subject matter of the rest of the site.  Here I exercise my interests

in photography..

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