a stock Thorens TD-150 transformed but with its original charm intact.
Tag: Turntables
Thorens TD-150, Rebuild & Modification Part One
It’s been a while since I owned a suspended belt drive turntable. I decided to build two decks; one based on a stock TD-150 MK2 in a Maple plinth and the other, using the inner workings of the TD-150 (sub-chassis, bearing, platter and motor) but with a new top plate and extensive modification and in a Cherry plinth.
DIY Plinth Dimensions For Linn LP12 / Thorens / Ariston and other suspended turntables
With a great deal of research and a bit of trial and error I have managed to assemble a list of dimensions that work to build a Linn plinth. They are published here in the hope that they will help future DIYers.
Dual CS-435-1 Fully Automatic Turntable Review
if you need, or favour the convenience of an automatic mechanism, the CS-435-1 does sound surprisingly good despite its shortcomings.
Reloop HiFi Turn 5 Direct Drive Turntable Review
The Reloop HiFi Turn 5 is a well built, well specified and keenly priced alternative to the norm.
Rega 3-Point VTA Adjustment
A simple, cost-effective solution to adjust VTA on a Rega 3-point tonearm.