Thornes TD 309 Tri Balance

VOLKS · « **on:** 23 Dec 2009, 06:28 am »

Has anyone ever seen/heard of the Thornes TD 309 Tri Balance Turntable? I cannot seem to even find a Canadian MSRP.Anyone have an opinion of the TT's that Thornes currently have out?
TD 309 http://www.thorens.com/turntables/preview-td-309.html

95Dyna · « **Reply #1 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 01:50 pm »

Hi VOLKS,

Followed you over here from Bryston. I have a circa 1975 TD160 and was thinking of either rebuilding/upgrading or looking at something new. Check this link. Retail is between $1500 and $1800.00 US. It comes with one of Thorens entry level cartridges so you might want to think of upgrade there.

http://blog.stereophile.com/stephenmejias/the_thorens_td_309/

http://www.thorens.com/support/downloads.html?no_cache=1&user_techdb_pi1%5Bsword%5D=TD%20309&user_techdb_pi1%5Bview%5D=searchView&user_techdb_pi1%5Bback_pid%5D=204

Cheers,

Bill

1oldguy · « **Reply #2 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 02:24 pm »

I hope the Thornes TD 309 sounds better than it looks.

VOLKS · « **Reply #3 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 03:07 pm »

Looks are always subjectional.I like the look of it.However how it sounds is more important to me.

srb · « **Reply #4 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 04:15 pm »

Thornes? Subjectional?

Oh, Thorens. Subjective.

VOLKS · « **Reply #5 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 04:46 pm »

LOL thank you Teacher.....spell check was not my friend on that one........however did you have an opinion on the said subject or were you just correcting my spelling?....either way your contribution so far as been amazing

......keep up the good work officer(..and yes im kidding)

srb · « **Reply #6 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 05:13 pm »

Sorry, I just think it's proper ettiquete to correctly spell both company and people names, particularly in topic titles.

As far as 'subjectional', you haven't done anything that former President George W. Bush hasn't done.

As far as the Thorens TD 309, I can appreciate the engineering design choice for the 3-point stance. And I assume the shape of the deck is also an excellent engineering choice, with no extra deck mass overhanging the feet. Exactly what it needs to be and no more. For many used to the rectangular shape, it looks a bit odd and modern, but in this case form follows function.

Steve

1oldguy · « **Reply #7 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 05:27 pm »

We all have different tastes.It's shape just repulses me but I do respect others that do like it.Ones man meet,you know the rest.
This would have to be among the TT that I just love looking at.But I'm sure someone out there may dislike it's appearance.
http://av.watch.impress.co.jp/docs/20070530/teac2_1.jpg

Wayner · « **Reply #8 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 05:59 pm »

I think someone has been looking at my ARmod and has put the tone arm in the back as I have, along with a balanced plinth.

Wayner

VOLKS · « **Reply #9 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 06:07 pm »

Wayne what Cartridge is that?

Wayner · « **Reply #10 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 06:12 pm »

Audio Technica AT440MLa. I am ACs local AT pimp.

Waynerv

1oldguy · « **Reply #11 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 06:53 pm »

This guy sure like it.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3bqQZhoYC_o

VOLKS · « **Reply #12 on:** 23 Dec 2009, 08:48 pm »

He sure does like it.........but i dont know if i can trust a guy who likes/has Mcintosh gear .......great build quality,but a little to dark and warm sounding for me.
I will trust Wayne though lol

1oldguy · « **Reply #13 on:** 25 Dec 2009, 05:38 pm »

After reading that the VPi are a pain to use I am considering the Rega P9.Perhaps some here may have seen or heard this table.Any thoughts?

doug s. · « **Reply #14 on:** 25 Dec 2009, 06:41 pm »

with all the killer used decks awailable, i can't understand how anyone would want to spend $1800 on a new deck.

ymmv,

doug s.

srb · « **Reply #15 on:** 25 Dec 2009, 07:10 pm »

YMMV is right. Turntables are delicate instruments, and many people have been burned with bad platter bearings and damaged tonearms due to improper or inadequate care in packing. I can see why some people would prefer to buy new.

Steve

doug s. · « **Reply #16 on:** 25 Dec 2009, 07:34 pm »

Quote from: srb on 25 Dec 2009, 07:10 pm

YMMV is right. Turntables are delicate instruments, and many people have been burned with bad platter bearings and damaged tonearms due to improper or inadequate care in packing. I can see why some people would prefer to buy new.

Steve

your caveat about proper shipping/packing is well-taken. i would discuss this w/the seller before shipping, even if it means paying a bit more for the shipping, due to extra box for properly packing platter/arm/etc separately. this issue is also not strictly related to turntables, but to buying any used gear, imo. i typically discuss shipping/packaging issues when i am interested in purchasing used gear.

doug s.

granosalis · « **Reply #17 on:** 5 May 2010, 02:15 pm »

Hello,
It is one year now from the presentation of this turntable.
Can someone post some fresh comments?
It was a success or … ?

Regards,
Giuseppe