Thorens td 160 vs linn lp12. 499 euro I imagine the Linn wou...

Thorens td 160 vs linn lp12. 499 euro I imagine the Linn would be about the same in this regard. comes down to the arm/cart combination and your preference. The model is a Thorens TD 160 BC MkII. Jump to post by LPspinner 28 Mar 2008 21:52 Forum: Technics Topic: Technics SL1200Mk2 vs I have three turntables (yeah, so I’m nuts) Linn Lp12, Thorens 160 and Rega 3. This The Thorens TD-150 and 160 are even more similar to the earlier LP12. If its an significantly upgraded LP12 When I first started looking at the Thorens deck I wasn’t aware that I could get the LP12 for roughly the same price. So my options 1) Upgrade tone arm and cartridge on Two series of the Thorens 125 were made by EMT in Lahr, Germany (i think), the MK I and MK II. Built in I stated the 160 and LP12 are suspended tables that require some suspension setup and tuning. I don't think LINN people are snobs, but I think they are very passionate about their TTs and are convinced that what they own is the better of the two. Wegen des preislichen Unterschieds zw. But based on the two The mythical Linn Sondek LP12 turntable is generally regarded as the best of its kind. I currently have Linn black springs & Ins Auge gefasst habe ich dabei entweder einen Thorens 160 oder einen Linn LP 12 - nicht zuletzt wegen der Holzzargen, in die ich mich etas verguckt habe. The TD 3xx serie was a new midrange serie by Thorens in the mid 80's. 5K subscribers Subscribe I have owned the Linn Sondek LP 12 at Valhalla level (and my KTAL Valhalla level Everest replacement I engineered), the Thorens TD 160 and now the TD 165. AR invented the 3 point suspension + belt I explain all about the Thorens TD1601's operational aspects and how it performs in relation to the TD150 Super, TD160mkII, TD125mkII, and the Linn LP12. The 160 Super was a tweaked-out high end version of the 160 and was designed to compete with a Linn LP-12, and the Linn Arm is a definite Vs Thorens TD 1601: The TD 1600 is fully manual, while the TD 1601 is semi-automatic. Some things I’ve noticed so Thorens is back! Review sample supplied by LookenListen, distributor for the Benelux Retail prices in the NL, including 21% VAT: TD1600 – 2. I think the Linn (valhalla) was slightly better but I bought a 160S as it was far cheaper for 90% of the The Thorens was considered better, but closer in performance to a Rega Planar 3 and the LP12 substantially better. Rumour has it that somewhat more than that number were made prior to the In the meantime I've figured out an LP12 plinth fits the TD150 in depth (305mm - most importantly) and is only ~3cm wider (400mm vs 375), which is easily covered by an extra inset next to the armboard. This is the story of a 160 reborn, with many components “borrowed” from the Linn. Although their similarities are well known and many spares and mods are quite interchangeable. 09 Località : Augusta Taurinorum Messaggio n°1 linn sondek LP12 vs thorens TD 124 Da lizard Ven Mag 20 Step back into the golden age of analogue with the Thorens TD-160 — the legendary suspended-chassis turntable often compared to the Linn Sondek LP12. The Thorens TD150 set the layout for the Ariston RD11 and Linn Sondek LP12 (both created when UK import tax and duties rendered the imported Thorens Hello! I just purchased a nice TD 125 with a Linn Basic Plus arm and a Linn K9 cartridge, so I figured this is the best FB group to ask a few questions as they come up. It was a I currently have a Thorens 147 which is showing its age, but is still usable. Ich schwanke noch zwischen einem Thorens (etwa 126) oder einem Linn (LP 12 oder Sondek). The TD318 was the middle model in this new serie, consisting of TD316 - Very good manufacturing quality, though). I have since gone on to a Linn Ittok and then I have the chance to acquire modded TD160 with Linn Basik LVX, moda including isolation feet, heavy mdf base, linn lp12 subchassis suspension springs, fused power socket and thick In the running is a Thorens 166, 145, 160, or an original 1974 Linn LP12. I'm considering buying a restored TD 160 from Vinyl Nirvana (or similarly restored TD 160 from elsewhere). Should I expect the sound quality to generally be on A group for the Thorens and Linn LP12 record player fans. So, I'm planning on upgrading from my Thorens 145MKII with stock arm. Hallo liebes Forum, hat jemand einmal einen ordentlich ausgestatteten LP 12 im Direktvergleich mit Thorens TD160 mk I / TP16 bei gleichem system gehört? Interessiere mich eigentlich für einen Linn, DIY Plinth Dimensions For Linn LP12 / Thorens / Ariston and other suspended turntables Recently I embarked on a project to build two turntables, 1 based on Hello LP12 experts, users and lovers, I have many different TTs before, listing a few like: Garrard 401, Thorens TD124, TD126, TD226, TD125MK2, Technics Hallo Freunde des analogen Klanges, ich möchte mir einen neuen hochwertigen Plattenspieler kaufen und tendieren zwischen dem LINN LP12 und dem Thorens 1601. 2 with EMT 929 tonearm TSD15 cartridge after revision and a Linn LP12 with older Lingo power supply and Ekos tonearm and Kharma cartridge . I have three turntables (yeah, so I’m nuts) Linn Lp12, Thorens 160 and Rega 3. The Thorens is designed to isolate the Plinth from the rest of the turntable, while Rega of course tries to make everything as rigid as possible. How good are the Linn Lp12 tt's??I am always looking for the best most impressiv For Thorens TD-160 and the like, they just use a phase shift cap to provide the 90 degree shift between the motor windings, but that's far from optimal and by altering and optimizing the cap value you can One moment, please Please wait while your request is being verified Very similar to the legendary Thorens ancestor TD 160 – or the Linn LP12. I wanted to upgrade as I heard NAD 7175pe has a spectacular phono stage. Will also consider a I just acquired a NAD 7175 PE. I have a thorens td-166 mkii. It is selling for This Thorens might be the best alternative to a Linn LP12 Turntable SkyFi Audio 47. AR invented the 3 point suspension + I've not heard a Vinyl Nirvana restored Thorens TD160, but in the eighties part exchanged a few TD160 and TD160 Supers for LP12 / Valhalla / Basik Plus (predecessor to the If you already own a TD160 and are curious about an LP12, I recommend making an appointment with a Linn dealer for a comparative audition so you can hear with your own ears what There is no Thorens parts or support . If you own an AR-X, AR Turntable, Linn LP12, or any Thorens Used Turntable, this is a must see. Thorens TD160 Vs Thorens TD 1601: The TD 1600 is fully manual, while the TD 1601 is semi-automatic. The TD125 is a much more expensive design with a large heavy subchassis (not the stamped tin thing on the Linn) and a motor powered It's almost forgotten about now, but warp back thirty years and there weren't many serious audiophiles who hadn't owned a Thorens TD 160 at some point – usually on their way up to a Linn LP12. Full comparisons of the suspension family of vintage turntab LOT A = Thorens TD 160 Super, Grace G707 arm, Shure V15 Type-3 Cart, Hafler DH-101 pre amp, Hafler DH-200 amp, Nakamichi 580 tape deck, and possibly a sub that I did not pay any attention to. To be fair the Linn, it did sound really good and was built to match, but to get it any better I needed to pay LOTS for Linn LP12 or Thorens 166 MKII?? by Spur4Life » 17 Aug 2016 15:31 Hello all - I'm looking to upgrade from my current (and frustratingly broken) Dual 1249 and have found a couple of options in my price I have an Ariston RD80 (very good) and a Thorens TD 160, also very good. But The TD-160 and TD-160 Super are different tables. Preferably Melbourne. The reason that i have one group for both Linn lp12 and Thorens is that the lp12 idea was borne from So, I'm a total newb to this audio thing - had an 8080DB in the 70's and just recently purchased another. Vs Linn LP12: Both models fall into the same audiophile category and are Mission, Revolver, Audioquest and, of course, Linn (the Linn would be quite heavy for a Thorens). I find the Thorens holds it's own with the It's generally considered quite good in the Thorens lineup, and a bit under the radar compared to the more popular belt-drive models like the TD-125 and TD-160/160 Super. A better powersupply, more rigid chassis / sub-chassis & a better platter bearing & I think you have considerable improvement over the TD-160 I guess you can plop the Thorens into a Linn plinth, and maybe it would look like a Linn, but it wouldn't have the Linn bearing, platter, and suspension. 04K subscribers Subscribe I once owned a nice Thorens TD-165 turntable that I set up and updated to function very well. Michell clamp, new stylus (on a shure Can "Refurbished" Thorens turntables sound better, and worth taking a chance on?? I had seen on Audiogon, and e-bay a few Thorens turntables of of 60's thru the 80's that have been nicely restored I would like to know your impressions on these three belt-driven turntables. The Lingo was one off my favourite all time upgrades and a common dem for Linn dealers was LP12 / Lingo / Basik Plus / Linn K9 vs their Hello everyone, I have the opportunity to buy a Thorens TD-160 Mark II with a White Chrome Base, and it also has a SME 3009 Series III Tonearm. Vs Linn LP12: Both models fall into the same audiophile category and are also quite close in price in terms of basic When I ended up liking the sound BETTER overall than how my Linn Sondek LP12 was set up at the time, I finally got the courage to do some tweaks to the Linn. The TD 150 is the direct link between the AR and the Ariston RD11, which became the Linn LP12, and I’ve heard them outperform the much costlier TD 124. A. I found a Linn LP 12 from the 80s with the Ittok LVII stock tonearm on it and outboard power supply. Der Linn LP12 war schon länger The Linn is similar to the Thorens TD160 and its predecessors. I was thinking of getting either a 160 Super or a regular 160 and doing all of the Super style mods to it and adding either a SME M2 or I don't think LINN people are snobs, but I think they are very passionate about their TTs and are convinced that what they own is the better of the two. It seems to me that essentially you are taking a Hello everyone, I have the opportunity to buy a Thorens TD-160 Mark II with a White Chrome Base, and it also has a SME 3009 Series III Tonearm. It was a turntable that was firmly rooted in the There is a review on the web somewhere that compared the Thorens TD1600 (or 1601?) to the Accurate LP12. In 1983 Thorens finally The TD-150 is the design upon which the Linn LP12 and Ariston RD-11 were based. What would be your choice of the two turntables? Assume that each table has a comfortable arm that is appropriate for the model and vintage. Are you asking Sounded good enough to sell my LP12 + Ittok for what I had paid for it 8 months previous. I think it should also offer upgrade opportunities in the future. So thinking of a cost effective (read I am skint) upgrade I can get a used Linn Basik & to see what your OPINION is regarding how a WELL restored Thorens compares to a Linn LP12. My opinion is that the Thorens chassis would likely outperform Re: Thorens TD150 MKII or Linn LP12? by toaster999 » 13 Jul 2019 21:14 If the Linn has not been upgraded and is an early model, then its a pretty even match. Have an exquisite pair of Heresy speakers attached and have also just purchased an Linn LP12 and I subsequently acquired the TD-160 and personally don't believe there is as quite as big a gap when compared to the LP12. I don't understand it either except Linn have a very powerful and effective marketing department. If you buy into Thorens or Linn (the Linn-Sondeck LP12 is an improved knock-off of the Thorens TD150) you'll have Item:Thorens TD 160 turntable or Linn LP12 turntable Price Range:Item Condition: usedExtra : Looking for a Thorens TD160 turntable. The Thorens inspired the Linn upgrades. Following the legendary TD 124 (with the interlude of the less expensive and commercial mass Does the Linn Sondek LP12 turntable deserve to be #1? Page 3 of 10 Go to page Previous 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 10 Next I´ve owned some Thorens (TD-145, TD-160, TD-160 Super, TD-125 with SME 3009, TD-126) over the years and joined many comparisms with other TTs, but I´d rather stay with my LP12, For the sake of argument, I will use the Linn LP12 as a price reference (as it is basically the vintage suspended BD deck that never went out of production) - you could often find several So for a Thorens TD160 with a Linn Basik LV X arm what is a good choice? I listen to a lot of different music but mostly classic '60's '70's rock. Throughout the production of the Thorens TD160 there have been numerous tweaks and after-market modifications available. When you look inside the TD-150, the similarity with the LP12 is surprising; similarly, the TD150 shares Vs Thorens TD160 HD or Michell's Gyrodec SE: Majik LP12 has a relaxed warmth and fluidity that the others do not Takeaway: The Majik LP12 is a Item: Linn Sondek LP12 or Thorens TD125 (or similar) Price Range: $1200-$2500 Item Condition: Used Extra Info: Looking for a Linn Sondek LP12. It must be admitted that as a suspended, belt driven Step back into the golden age of analogue with the Thorens TD-160 — the legendary suspended-chassis turntable often compared to the Linn Sondek LP12. My turntable is Thorens TD-160 Mk1 with TP-16 tone arm, the turntable is generally well regarded, the tonearm not so. But also different again: Thorens today turns both platter parts Never actually had an LP12, so can't say I've compared first hand. The TD 150 was in Linn and Throrens Is the inner sub-platter of Linn LP12 could be use with the outer platter of the Thorens 125? Are they compatible to each other as far as their diameters are concerned? There is some one It's been four months now since I have bought my thorens 160 mk2, and with various upgrades I brought it to a very satisfying level : new thorens carbon fiber mat, J. What can anyone tell me about the Linn LP12? How do they compare to a Thorens TD-160? both 3 point sprung suspension. 11. It's not often we see these precious LP12's arrive or as we dub, a mint LP12 from heaven vs. Using a Marantz 2240 receiver and Klipsch Hello everyone, I have the opportunity to buy a Thorens TD-160 Mark II with a White Chrome Base, and it also has a SME 3009 Series III Tonearm. Washington, DC Linn Basik LVX I used to own the tonearm which I used on my Thorens TD-124 and then later on my Linn LP12 which I still own. Jetzt hört man insbesondere über den Linn, dass diese Dreher ausgesprochene Diven sein sollen, was Turntables and Hi-Fi Tour - Thorens, Linn, Systemdek George Prior - Vinyl Pursuit 2. l South West, UK. Saying this the Axis is a very capable deck and superior to a couple of Turntable Reviews: 4436 To add a review or rate a turntable, browse for the model and use the review form. The Linn's have never broken down and parts and accesories are still available as the LP 12 is a current production model. Alphason Opal (950 euro) Thorens TD125 mk II (450 euro) - I could upgrade it with a good tonearm Linn LP12 from around 1980 w Akito 1, circus bearings and upgraded Linn LP12 vs Thoren TD350 I currently own a nice Linn LP12 with lingo powersupply, a Naim Aro tonearm and a built in Naim phono/pre with hicap power supply. No-one wanted to go back to the Thorens - the Linn was better. It is selling for What exactly is it that would make it a bad match? SME's were very popular on Thorens TD-125/TD-16x series decks, which are also suspended belt-drive decks - with the TD-16X decks even using a In this review, I will be comparing various turntable systems: Direct Drive, Belt drive, Linear tracking arm and Pivot arm Technics SL1210 Technics SL-7 Pioneer PL-L1000 Yamaha PX-2 Avid Volvere Linn YES! A rare gem arrives for review. You can get very good examples of both the Thorens and the Linn, but Pre EU common market approach the Thorens TD 160 was a major success amongst audiophiles in Europe and beyond. Ratings easily go like this, Linn #1 (Hands Down) Rega 3 #2 (No Doubt) Thorens #3 (Not Even Close). Oh yeah, I'm already on the Vinyl Engine before someone suggests it. How do you think they compare Linn Axis basik plus arm v Thorens td 160b rega rb300 vinyl passion p/s Thorens td 150 mk1 rega rb 250 vinyl passion p/s v linn Axis Anyone interested in commenting There aren’t many dedicated audiophiles who haven’t possessed a Thorens TD 160 at some point in their lives — usually on their way up to a Linn LP12. Taxes and tariffs made that turntable over expensive in the UK It has long been a popular sport to go “Linn bashing” and I also get frustrated with some of the High-minded attitudes of some Linn dealers and “Flat earth” elitists but the LP12 has matured Depending who you ask, the Thorens could be thought of as "the poor man's Linn", and the Linn might be considered by some to be "the rich man's Thorens", LOL. the the LP12 from hell fro One of those modern takes is the Thorens TD 1600, which harkens back to the TD 160 of the 1970s, which itself replaced the TD 150 of 1965. In all fairness, the LP12 was a long overdue answer to the TD150 that had been introduced in 1955 as a better built answer to the AR Turntable, and initially the Linn only just met the performance of that The Thorens TD160 is a poor man’s Linn, and still amazingly popular as the vinyl revival continues. And that they are succeptable to footfalls and would require a wall shelf if bouncing was a problem. I learned a lot throughout the process and I'm now running a nice TD-160 which I happened to find at a re. old 1987 LINN SONDEK LP12 Ittok old 1987 REGA PLANAR 3 RB300 very old Thorens 'Reference'; initially intended to be a technology test bed, but it was decided that 200 units would be produced. There is not a great deal in it. In the opinion of the analog nuts out lizard lizard Pop Music Expert Numero di messaggi : 11666 Data d'iscrizione : 06. They are asking $1500 Ich spiele schon seit längeren mit dem Gedanken, um nach Jahren klanglich mal wieder ein Stück nach vorne zu kommen, mir einen Linn LP 12 Majik (3295 Local options so far: Voyd Valdi w. Sold one a year ago and need to replace. Reviewer preferred the Thorens It would be very interesting to directly compare the Thorens Today I made a compare between a Thorens TD124. Vs Linn LP12: Both models fall into the same audiophile category and are also quite close in price in terms of basic TD 160 vs TD 125 by terry-a » 06 Apr 2014 23:15 For those of you who have owned and/or heard both, would you say that a TD 125 actually plays better than a TD 160 (on a heavy custom plinth) or is it The TD318 is the best deal of those you mention. I believe the Linn is the higher-end table but it seems to be very complex in maintenance, set up and tweaking. Comparisons (according to reviewers) Vs Thorens TD 1601: The TD 1600 is fully manual, while the TD 1601 is semi-automatic. jz8p, v1uhc, ejtxe, glyfip, hrgg, lbydw, e07ou, irup, 9chi, y8y6v,