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Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby allergymd1 » 10 May 2012 18:34

Hi I read some posts on this one suggested the Denon DL-110
another website the Grado Prestige Black.
Any opinions on the best Cartridge?
About 30 years ago I was using a Grado and had a big problem with Floor
vibrations. I do plan to wall mount it this time.
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby pivot » 10 May 2012 19:08

Which tonearm on yours?
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby allergymd1 » 11 May 2012 13:04

My Favorite play!! And Quote!
Stock TP16
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby pivot » 11 May 2012 17:52

TP-16 went though "mkI", mk II, mkIII, all with different effective mass.

Oringal TP-16 had effective mass listed as 16.5 grams, mk II and III was 7.5 effective mass.

SO,

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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby allergymd1 » 11 May 2012 18:28

It's old (80's) but how do I tell?
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby allergymd1 » 11 May 2012 18:41

I just looked at pictures. the tonearm is straight so I believe it's the TP16
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby pivot » 11 May 2012 19:08

All TP16 are straight. Original had a head shell with connector just in back of the cartridge. Mk II and Mk III had removable arm tubes with connectors nearer the pivots.

Orignal,
http://www.theanalogdept.com/example_td-160.htm

MkII,
http://www.theanalogdept.com/td160mk2.htm
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Re: Best Cartridge for Thorens TD 160

Postby allergymd1 » 15 May 2012 15:01

I e-mailed Thorens directly and they told me it is the TP16 with an effective mass of 16.5 gms.
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