Crystalboy
New Member
Hey everyone! New member here but have been lurking in the classics department for many years. I’ve gone through loads of turntables during these past ten years since I’ve been into analogue audio. I’ve really got a liking to Thorens tables, and many have past through the years. But I still have to many and feel that I’d want to slim down my collection and do an upgrade at the same time. I’m going to keep one Thorens table. I’ve found a Well Tempered Amadeus MK II with a 10,5″ LTD Tonearm locally where I live, they’re asking 1500£ for it. Would this be an upgrade or a sidestep? I’ve also been looking at Linn LP12 but I’m leaning on not going down the suspended turntable route. What I currently have are these:
- Thorens TD 125 with SME 3009 II Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 125 MK II with SME Series II Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 160 Super with SME 3009 II Improved Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 160 MKII with SME Series III Tonearm.
Basically, also what I’m looking at is serviceability. Replacement Thorens motors are not around anymore. Id like to go for something that is still considered new or has parts readily available (like LP12s) but also something that would be at least a slight upgrade. I’ve not written off Linn just yet, but feel that they’re a bit overpriced on the used market, at least where I live. Grateful for any inputs and if someone has any experience with the Amadeus, or Linn vs Thorens for that matter
- Thorens TD 125 with SME 3009 II Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 125 MK II with SME Series II Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 160 Super with SME 3009 II Improved Tonearm.
- Thorens TD 160 MKII with SME Series III Tonearm.
Basically, also what I’m looking at is serviceability. Replacement Thorens motors are not around anymore. Id like to go for something that is still considered new or has parts readily available (like LP12s) but also something that would be at least a slight upgrade. I’ve not written off Linn just yet, but feel that they’re a bit overpriced on the used market, at least where I live. Grateful for any inputs and if someone has any experience with the Amadeus, or Linn vs Thorens for that matter