Hi Dave, thanks for your videos. I am getting my Shure tracking force gauge today. thank you for showing me how to use it.

Great video! And thanks for answering all my questions. Can’t wait to play a record on the Thorens.

Thanks for this - very informative, much appreciated.

Thanks for the demo -- I got the Shure force gauge and turns out my Rega RP6 was a 1/4 gram off what the dial said. Also my bias was pushed in all the way for too much bias. All good now.

Hi, very useful vid, as I have the exact same turntable. However, can't find the manual to set the antiskating weigh and don't have a gauge..any tips on which notch to set it up for a 1.5g tracking force cartridge?

Very helpful, thanks!

Question about the Thorens anti skate weight: How is the small weight tied onto the monofilament line? Is it just threaded through and uses a knot to stop it or is it tied onto a stopper of some sort. Thanks in advance to anyone who knows...mine fell off the monofilament.

I see I must have a very early model TD 160 as it doesn't have transport screws, Is there any way I can find out how old it is?

thanks!

Is there a way to adjust VTA on a 166 MK11?

Though some brochures stated it was European walnut, I'm pretty sure that it is teak.

Hello. I hope you are still active and can answer a question for me. Unfortunately, the manual on Vinyl Engine is only available for already-registered users and I can't access it. For a tracking force of 1.50-1.65 grams, what notches should I use for the anti-skating weight? Thanks again!

Do you do any videos about using the shim kit you sell? I bought some, but don't have any idea how many to use on a TD165 with a Ortofon 2M Blue cart.

Hi Dave just yo know when you are using Shure SFG-2 you do it with anti-skate or with out anti-skate

How should I adjust the springs in thorens td 160? How high should be the plate above the chassis?

@stephendare942

5 жыл бұрын

I have read that it is 6mm, and an easy tip is to use a 6mm drill bit laid on its side to check the distance.

I can’t entirely see the demo the camera didn’t capture crucial moments

The manual is available for free at Vinyl Engine

@zd8202ap

9 жыл бұрын

Cool:-)

Ciao un bel video molto istruttivo non ho capito come si usa l'atiskating a peseto con il filo di nilon se il costruttore della testina dice che la pressione va per es 1,5 mi puoi dire quelle tacche a quanto vano a 1,o 2 un saluto 🤝

when You are using your Shure SFG-2 Turntable Phono Cartridge Tracking Force Gauge which slot are you putting the needle in the 1X or the 2X

@ddarch88

9 жыл бұрын

Depends on the recommended tracking force of the cartridge. 1X is for 0-1.5 grams. 2X is for 1.6-3grams

@pjcdrummer

9 жыл бұрын

Ok thanks

Hello. I just bought a TD 165 and it doesnt have the swasher plates or Rod that lifts the dust cover. What am i supposed to do?

@ddarch88

4 жыл бұрын

See eBay

Is it ok to mount the original rega rp1 tonearm to the td 166 / 160?

@ddarch88

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, but some subchassis will need to be cut away. A dremel with metal grinding bit is easiest method, in my opinion

@mdrheedhuan

4 жыл бұрын

So how is it going after remount with rp1 tonearm? Is it much better or better stay with the original td160 tonearm?

In hopes, you are still active... do you know what kind of wood it is arround the sides? its important!

@BUF-vr5cr

4 жыл бұрын

Morning wood.

What the differences between td165 / td166?

@ddarch88

4 жыл бұрын

166 used a better top plate and the motor had a clutch, otherwise they are pretty identical

@mdrheedhuan

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Btw i owned the td160. Whats the difference between 160 / 166?

@ddarch88

4 жыл бұрын

@@mdrheedhuan Plastic inner platter, diff tonearm.

you didn't show what the weight that hangs off a string does. It's the only reason I came to this video because I'm wondering what that does? Seems like a weight on a piece of string is more of a marketing gimmick than something necesary. You could just have a fixed weight that moved up and on a similar arm. It doesn't need to be on a string where the wind or something could mess with it.

@ddarch88

9 жыл бұрын

***** Go to Vinyl Engine, join (it's free) and the manual for the TD-165 is there in the "Library." The anti-skate/bias is described there. Anti-skate setting is VERY important as it counteracts the natural tendency of the tonearm to want to swing outward as it plays.

@jinglebyone

9 жыл бұрын

ddarch88 I am lost with anti-skating as well. I've got a TD 145 and have reviewed the vinyl engine manual but don't understand how to properly set this up with my Shure SC35C stylus. Any chance you can shed some light or links? Thanks!

Don’t take belt no protect arm. No info about measuring shell angles, balance of disk...

@ddarch88

4 жыл бұрын

You should get right on that. Send me the link when you get it made. 😉