For sale is a Thorens TD145 turntable with a TP16 tomearm. The TD145 is the auto-return version of the TD160, and this one operates exactly like the TD160 in that there’s no auto-return feature, for now, or until it’s adjusted if possible. (Not sure what the issue is there, as I received it that way. The price reflects that and one or two other minor issues. Still a bargain, though). Guessing that the plinth material is 'chip-board,' as it does have a few ‘chips’ especially along the lower edge. There’s a scratch and minor swirl-marks on dust-cover too, as can be expected.
However, the TT itself (including top-plate, arm, and etc) seems to be in immaculate condition. The unit also sounded outstanding when I tried it with a cheap Shure M44E (not included in the sale, and only taped in for a quick test as I didn’t have the right size screws for the headshell). Even with an inexpensive cart, this thing rivals my TD125, in general sound-quality, and definitely reproduces more deep-bass.
Price of this giant-killing 125 & Linn rival – my Thorens TD145 - is around $399 ono + shipping. (Edit: Price was actually deemed too good to be true, so an adjustment has been made - still a massive bargain for any Thorens TD145/TD160 TT, for sure). PayPal-Gift option is acceptable.
Thanks for looking!
Edit;3-16-18
Offer good for a limited time only (perhaps ending after this weekend) as my aim in offering this giveaway is to meet a deadline. (Hope this is incentive enough to overcome my 'location-handicap').
Edit; 4-7-18
Item SOLD elsewhere about a week before editing this post.
