ddarch88

ddarch88

Videos designed to help vintage turntable owners, principally owners of AR & Thorens Turntables.

Ultracraft AC-30 Tonearm

Ultracraft AC-30 Tonearm

Grace 704 Tonearm

Grace 704 Tonearm

Thorens TP-14 tonearm

Thorens TP-14 tonearm

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  • @vascoernesto78
    @vascoernesto787 күн бұрын

    Putting it back is a pain in the ass. Even after this video, I still can't! Only one of ten times (or more) I get it right. So frustrating.

  • @joemartin6439
    @joemartin643921 күн бұрын

    You know Dave, I am turning my TD160 back to original .what to make a rosewood armboard

  • @puciohenzap891
    @puciohenzap891Ай бұрын

    Something seemingly so simple, yet so important! Thank you for the explanation.

  • @careystuart
    @careystuartАй бұрын

    Had a chance to buy a Thorens TD 125 w/ an SME 3009 type2 arm for $400. My leg is getting so tired from kicking myself in the ass.

  • @doodahdavesrecords4319
    @doodahdavesrecords4319Ай бұрын

    Dave at VN I am interested in your Thorens TT!

  • @vinylnirvana
    @vinylnirvanaАй бұрын

    Contact me at the website

  • @BrooklynNYCigarKing
    @BrooklynNYCigarKingАй бұрын

    My belt comes off on my AR turntable when on 45 RMP. Any suggestions?

  • @serwy06
    @serwy06Ай бұрын

    Hi. How can i adjust the TP 16 tonearm height? (For vta)

  • @rickc661
    @rickc661Ай бұрын

    way late here. very curious - Thorens TD 240 / 103. Headshell leads - are they comparable with 'standard' replacement cartridge wire leads ( technics / SME type ) - I have 2 , do not see any pins to accept the tiny clips... looks like the wires are inserted directly into a (removable ) little plug that connects to end of tonearm. these H'shells are both expensive ( Thorens $ 75. ) and hard to find.

  • @vinylnirvana
    @vinylnirvanaАй бұрын

    Unsure. Not a model I ever work on, sorry

  • @danng6068
    @danng6068Ай бұрын

    bullshit

  • @jmuldoon1
    @jmuldoon13 ай бұрын

    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!

  • @gerardoromano3436
    @gerardoromano34363 ай бұрын

    Hi again, don´t know if you already have a video with a safe method for cleaning and lubricating the platter bearing and shaft of a Thorens TD 125. It´s an important issue overlooked for countless of users. If you don´t have a video on tihis particular subject, can you make a simple one ?, I think instructions in the service manual are not clear enough. Thanks in advance

  • @gerardoromano3436
    @gerardoromano34363 ай бұрын

    Hi, just wanted to say you are great at what you do and because of people like you countless of turntables are still working and don´t end in the trash. Good Job and please keep uploading new videos. Thank you. I hope your channel will grow.

  • @thomasschwarzenberger8943
    @thomasschwarzenberger89434 ай бұрын

    What is the change of the springs good for at all? They don't look broken.

  • @chk5306
    @chk53064 ай бұрын

    ddarch88, Thank you so much for this video. I have a very early SME 3012 tonearm and I have a same problem with end of tube. It bented very slightly. Your video is much helpfull. 😊

  • @txc500
    @txc5004 ай бұрын

    Are these available for purchase, the packing supplies.

  • @dougieroberts7045
    @dougieroberts70454 ай бұрын

    I had one of these many years, exactly the same model as the one featured here, using Rega RB300 tonearm and I think a Goldring cartridge. It was an excellent turntable. I had no troube at all with bearings, suspension, it was a pleasure to listen to. The only mod I did was to lose the felt mat and replace with a cork mat, I don't think it made any difference.

  • @brianmedeiros6845
    @brianmedeiros68454 ай бұрын

    That’s was great! The transport screws were something I didn’t know about and was informed by Tim University of Vinyl to inform seller prior to shipment. With that said I really didn’t know what to do to unlock them until now! Just did it Thank You! Is this Vinyl Nirvana in NH?

  • @lukaingo4650
    @lukaingo46504 ай бұрын

    Hi. Can you adjust VTA and azimut on this turntable? Thanks

  • @ddarch88
    @ddarch884 ай бұрын

    vta, yes. azimuth no.

  • @jedi-mic
    @jedi-mic5 ай бұрын

    Why would you want to put an acrylic platter on there for not really the right approach and acrylic mat yes

  • @ddarch88
    @ddarch885 ай бұрын

    Was something that was successful with AR turntables, so gave it a shot with Thorens. I ended up discontinuing. I prefer the heavy platter system.

  • @poplarboydavid
    @poplarboydavid6 ай бұрын

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

  • @val7able
    @val7able6 ай бұрын

    What a terrible camera job!

  • @ceejaydeesoozaa
    @ceejaydeesoozaa6 ай бұрын

    hi there. just got a used td165 last night 29 jan. its in ok condition just that the spindle has rust and its quite tough to load a record on the platter. gotta really push down on the record hard. do you have a suggestion to solve the rust issue? can i just use cape cod and buff the rust away? tq

  • @hiakgeok6959
    @hiakgeok69596 ай бұрын

    how did u remove the dust cover so effortlessly? mine seems to be stuck and impossible to take off though it open and closes easily

  • @putod
    @putod6 ай бұрын

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

  • @jcsie6
    @jcsie66 ай бұрын

    Do you have any tips on how to remove the nut /thick part of the sheath where it attaches to the apparatus that raises and lowers the arm? Do you just have to bend the metal somehow? I mean how to remove the brass part from the silver thing that is in the bottom right hand corner of the screen at 2:38.

  • @Alice_the_grey_cat
    @Alice_the_grey_cat7 ай бұрын

    Dave, how did you set the VTA? I can’t get the cart level without the VTA way too high so it hits the dust cover. Do I need shims?

  • @eduardocesario2974
    @eduardocesario29747 ай бұрын

    This video saved my life (and the stylus life also, LOL) thank you very kindly for sharing this!

  • @marcusbrown1767
    @marcusbrown17678 ай бұрын

    Hello. New td 125 owner. I see no rca cable attached?

  • @cwservices3839
    @cwservices38398 ай бұрын

    Nice video,..have a question for you, what is the proper tension and adjustment after new spring set is installed? t/y

  • @travisbishop7212
    @travisbishop72128 ай бұрын

    So i just ordered the spring kit from you for my 165 but ai dont see a 3rd video to explain how much to tighten the new nuts, as far as tension goes🤷‍♂️

  • @marcusbrown1767
    @marcusbrown17678 ай бұрын

    I bought my td 125 today.. a bit nervous, it needs attention. But, a dandy indeed. I love that wood stain.

  • @marcusbrown1767
    @marcusbrown17678 ай бұрын

    I may buy this model tomorrow, whats the width and length?

  • @indieworks
    @indieworks10 ай бұрын

    Good video nice and clear. I have a question though how do you adjust the screw with the spring on after re assembly?

  • @indieworks
    @indieworks10 ай бұрын

    Brilliant well explained video. You have an excellent understanding of the mechanical operation. Might come in handy for me one day

  • @spotty67
    @spotty6711 ай бұрын

    Does anyone know about the Pro Ject Classic? Does it have the spring suspension? Also any opinions on the plinth and arm>?Thanks.

  • @wolverex
    @wolverex Жыл бұрын

    I replaced a set of new springs and my top plate won't center (line up when viewed from the top). I can twist it by hand and rotate it back square with the plinth and chasis but after it bounces a few times goes back to being off. What could it be ? I don't think it's detrimental to the sound as nothing is contacting and it's floating. it just looks strange

  • @stephendacey4916
    @stephendacey4916 Жыл бұрын

    You appear to have two TO3 power transistors on the base board, what are they for as I don't have them on my TD125.

  • @Freedom89984
    @Freedom89984 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t understand why you should replace or clean metal springs. These are totally out of sight. Replace the foam, this is a good upgrade as the foam is functional for damping the spring vibrations and foam disintegrates after 40+ years.

  • @joemartin6439
    @joemartin6439 Жыл бұрын

    What is the Thoren TD 160 motor ,like to have a speed controller on my table but done know spec of the motor

  • @joemartin6439
    @joemartin6439 Жыл бұрын

    Hi Dave , I have a fantastic TD 160 with Jelco TS-550S and a HanaSL and it so great😊

  • @patrickhenrypdx5355
    @patrickhenrypdx5355 Жыл бұрын

    Dave, do you know why the Music Hall Cruise Control requires the belt to be in the 45 rpm position? I have a turntable that's designed for 33 rpm only, and am wondering if the Cruise Control would be usable with my turntable.

  • @stephenhill8806
    @stephenhill8806 Жыл бұрын

    Also, I've ordered some new springs

  • @stephenhill8806
    @stephenhill8806 Жыл бұрын

    Hi, great videos. Having a few problems. Platter is level, but the left side is springy, while the right hand side of the platter is much stiffer to push down. Any ideas what this could be? If the soft side of the spring are facing the outside, what are the effects?

  • @michaeldelorenzo6827
    @michaeldelorenzo6827 Жыл бұрын

    That's the tp25 tonearm with the tp50 headshell only on the td125

  • @ShitStefanShoots
    @ShitStefanShoots Жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @streamtease1
    @streamtease1 Жыл бұрын

    Hello, I have a TD145 and the tone arm has this light "buzz" sound that goes up and down, and is yet constantly here. So I am thinking to : - fix the tonearm, but how to identify the cause of this buzz sound and get rid of it? - replace with a new tonearm: so should I use a TP-16 one or another one? From what I understand, auto-stop may disappear if I change tonearm. Thanks to anyone who can help ! :)

  • @remjunky
    @remjunky Жыл бұрын

    Do you have the plans on how to make the plinth? I’ve been searching online for years and it’s amazing how there is never one around! Thank you in advance.