BEST CLASSICS in PRO SERVICED CONDITION – GRIFFON UPGRADE KITs in PREMIUM QUALITY

Thorens TD321 Pianoblack + Clearaudio Verify

€ 1920,- GENUINE GERMAN-MADE THORENS CLASSIC: 100% Refurbished TD321 here in pro-made Pianoblack incl. Clearaudio Verify Tonearm on Magnetic Bearings. Included is a very fine TX45 Dust Cover and a new AT33 Evolution MC. Cartridge can be be excluded if so desired. Original Box / Manual etc. included for Verify Tonearm / Cartridge. (290)

TD320 Mk.II Upgrade + TX2020

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Thorens TD321 Black Velvet Upgrade

€ 905,- VintageAudio Special: TD321 Black Velvet, Low Rider Version – A Unique Audio Machine! App. 14 kg. TD321 in max upgraded condition. Choose between Black Velvet or org. Black Ash surface: New center bearing w / flange, countersunk for low center of gravity Anodized black plate or Brushed Alu Balanced inner plate for improved rotation, Two-component oil for reduced resistance. Diagonal-ground belt Org. Thorens 6mm. concave rubber mat and new Audio-Technica Record weight. ViaBlue Quattro Silver incl. TAC-5 Tonearm Connector and Neutrik RCA, Anti-Vibration feet w/o-rings, Bitumen-damped Baseplate. Timeless and neutral appearance, hinge-free Dust Cover optional. Shown AT1120 Tonearm not included.

160 GRIFFON – Allied Motion DC Upgrade

€ 1485,- BUILT to ORDER: Completely Upgraded TD160 Super Mk.V heavily Modernized with new 16v DC Control Board & Allied Motion motor. New TP90a (TP92) Tonearm soon ready for sale. Temporary photos of Identical model in Danish made Plinth in waxed Ash w/ black Faceplate & Platter. Incl. new Audio-Technica AT33 Evolution MC Cartridge

GRIFFON KIT: White Oak / Double Waxed

GRIFFON WHITE OAK – DOUBLE WAXED: Luxury Plinth in waxed surface, Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt &
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 383,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: + € 35,

GRIFFON STEEL – Complete TD160 Upgrade Kit

GRIFFON COMPLETE KIT incl. Stainless Steel Faceplate:
Premium Quality White Oak dyed in Moondust Anthracite – Handmade in Denmark. Plinths made with Recess, hence the 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate damped w/ High Compressed Bitumen is non-visible. Decoupling feet in polished Aluminum, or nodized black, are incl. O-rings can be exchanged fitting the weight of Your Turntable perfectly. Premium Quality Stainless Steel from Finland, lasercut to precision 16/100. Light sanded and polished surface. € 418,-

GRIFFON KIT: White Oak

GRIFFON WHITE OAK – DOUBLE WAXED: Luxury Plinth in waxed surface, Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt&
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 383,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: + € 35,

GRIFFON KIT: Moondust/Ash for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON ASH – Luxury Plinth in dyed in Moondust Anthracite. Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt &
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 383,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: + € 35,

GRIFFON KIT: Waxed Ash / Black for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON ASH : Luxury Plinth in waxed Ash, Handmade in Denmark. Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt &
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 383,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: + € 35,
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GRIFFON KIT: Stainless Steel for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON SMOKED OAK – Luxury Plinth in genuine Smoked Oak, waxed. Handmade in Denmark Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard & Stainless Steel Faceplate, GRIFFON Upgrade Belt: € 418,-

GRIFFON KIT: Stainless Steel for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON MOONDUST / STEEL – Luxury Plinth dyed in Moondust Anthracite, waxed. Handmade in Denmark Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard & Stainless Steel Faceplate, GRIFFON Upgrade Belt: € 418,-

GRIFFON KIT : Beechwood for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON BEECHWOOD – Luxury Plinth in polished Beechwood, Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt &
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 338,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: € 115,

GRIFFON KIT : Amr. Mahogany for Thorens TD160

GRIFFON Amr. MAHOGANY – Luxury Plinth in waxed Mahogany, Handmade in Denmark 3mm. Aluminum Baseplate, damped with High Compressed Bitumen recessed into Plinth, Decoupling Feet in Polished or Black Anodized Aluminum on o-rings, Anodized Alu or Black Faceplate and GRIFFON Upgrade Belt &
black GRIFFON Easy-Fit VTA adjustable Armboard: € 338,-.
Optional: STAINLESS STEEL FACEPLATE, light sanded surface – Premium Quality Finnish steel: € 115,

LUXURY ANODIZED ALUMINUM & STAINLESS STEEL FACELATES:

GRIFFON Luxury Faceplates for Thorens TD160 etc. Premium Quality Anodization meets Bugatti demands and 1st. Grade Stainless Steel from Finland. Lasercut Faceplate with perfect fit: Base frame: tolerance +/- 0.2 mm. Beware of cheaply made copies often made from mixed Alloys, Brass, painted Tinplates, Plastic etc. Anodizing is an expensive electrochemical process that ensures perfect Results PROVIDED metal Quality applies. We have more than 15 years Experience within Laser/Anodizing, here we only sell Premium Quality, always in a Classic design.
Lasercut & Anodized Faceplate Alu or Black: € 80, -. Stainless Steel: € 115, –

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Linn Sondek LP12 GRIFFON Upgrade

Linn Sondek LP12: – 3,2 kg. fluted Plinth in , White Oak dyed in Moondust Anthracite. Plinth, Handmade in Denmark. Absolutely Premuim Qulity You will not find anywhere else.
New Stainless Steel Faceplate, matching Armboard. A set of modern Enriched Carbon Springs makes a huge difference, the old ones are typically far too soft. Both L12 and Ariston RD11 performs better when upgraded with three affordable springs made of modern materials. OPTIONAL: Plinth with straight Sides possible.

Perpetuum Ebner

Perpetuum Ebner: The new TD 321 Mk. III ??
Probably made as successors to the Thorens TD 300 Series by former Thorens 300 series designer Hans Uwe Lorius . With Papst motor, floating suspension and belt drive the Perpetuum Ebners are well built and very close to the TD320/321 Thorens models. As one of the very first PE Dealers we still recommend these great Turntables which are obtainable in various Design. You can check out details here: http://www.perpetuum-ebner.de/produkte/

TX2020 Premium Quality Dust Cover

The TX2020 Crystal Clear Dust Cover is an improved version of the discontinued Thorens TX2001 model. Curved edges with a sloping front makes this Cover completely Transparent all way round and with Cutouts for metal hinges the TX2020 is the Dust Cover most Thorens owners want. Surface is Hardened and Scratch-resistant, end pieces are Welded so no Glue residue and no white lines along edges. TX2020 fits Thorens TD160 / 300 / 2001 Series perfectly. Price: Dkr. 925,- / € 120,

TD160 GRIFFON – 2021 Upgrades – ONLY at VINTAGEAUDIO

TD160 Electronic Speed ​​Control – Vintage Audio Specials: TOP MODERNIZED TD160 now with refurbished BERGER engine and NEW DEVELOPED CONTROL as on the 300 series. The +40 year old chopper engine as well as the somewhat hopeless “Mecano set” for changing speed is evident from the turntable. ELECTRONIC MOTOR CONTROL AND SPEED CHANGE, an obvious improvement on an old classic. Here, the machine is mounted in a new joiner-made terminal block in Black Beech. Solid Alu bottom plate and vibration damping feet and a brand new Armboard principle are further improvements. Changing the tone arm can be done from above, separation of the machine is not necessary. In addition, the armboard can be raised / lowered +/- 10mm so that reservations can be made for any. height differences between the tone arm and the plate plate. Shown here with neutral armboard. Hand-made special models made of finest materials, prof. Made on precision machines, laser cutting, 3D cutters, anodising, etc. PRICE GUARANTEE: Within a year after purchasing a turntable, you can upgrade to a better model without pristab. Assumes that the machine is still in good condition. We always ensure you a good buying experience, a nice turntable with professionally manufactured parts, WARRANTY as well as very FAVORABLE OFFER on eg. new pick-up, RIAA or a new tone arm. DIRECT IMPORT & PROFESSIONAL MANUFACTURE OF PARTS AND ACCESSORIES.

REFURB SERVICE: Thorens TD320/321 – TD160 Revised -TD2001 Revised – Roksan Xerxes – Linn Sondek / Ariston RD11

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THORENS BEST BUY`s – THAT IS THE QUESTION…Choosing which Thorens model to buy can be a bit of a Challenge, especially to the less Experienced Turntable buyer. Many different models, some in model variants all looking alike unless actually being it. Old School models from early 70`s over innovative models from late 80`s over many somewhat Indifferent models from 10`s ending up with brand new models recently designed. Confusing to many buyers, so here a small overall Guide stating the most Important facts and issues on the most popular Thorens Turntables in an effort to suggest which model brings You the absolutely best Sound. Sound is subjective, hence we will also take into Consideration build quality, Price and Reliability of various models. Many different Thorens variants were designed between 2001 – 2016, most of these without the very Essence of a Thorens Turntable; the 3-point Suspension. None of these models ever became a Hit, so we have chosen not to waste much time on those but only mention them as being a number of “Flatfish”- versions in Rega-style balancing on three Rubber Feet plus a handfull of Semi-/ Fully Automatic models ending in a 3-point Suspended 900-Series so costly that it never became a Hit either, quite the opposite actually. For many people the Thorens brand is identical to the TD160, naturally plus it`s many Sisters. The more mature Turntable Enthusiast will also think of the Semi-Professional TD126 and the TD125 versions. However, the Interest for these rather Electronically-stuffed Disco versions have dropped Considerably the latest Decade or so. They have been caught by Time, spare parts are almost Impossible to get hold of and manufactured in the early 70`s they all need serious spare part-attention if the are to be kept running. Not only Soundwise but also Economically these models are not Best Buy`s. The TD160 takes a lot of space in the Thorens picture, partly because of it`s many Sisters, TD165, 166, 147 etc. Manufactured over 3 Decades many TD160 versions are constantly put up for sale on the Second Hans market, not all of those are Best Buy`s, actually there is only one TD160 model which may be Considered a TD160 Best Buy; TD 160 Super Mk.V from 1991/1992. Why only this, many will ask. Simple, it was manufactured 20 years later than most of the TD160`s for sale all around, and age is an important Factor when buying a Second Hand and typically Old School Turntable. A calculation (on the Turntable Platter only) looks like this: + 36.000.000. More than 36 Mill. turns if a TD160 has played One Record each Day in 50 years. And this is only the Turntable Platter, we did not even Calculate how many turns the Motor has made simultaneously. This figure will look app. like this: 9.099.090.000, so no wonder most TD160 models suffer from Motor problems. These Motors are rather Expensive to Repair, some Shops charge op to € 3-400,- for a Repair of a 50 year old Motor, often more than the value of an entire Tunrtable. This is somewhat hopeless as a brand new and better Motor can be bought for app. half this Price, even with Control Board included. So will a standard TD160 be a Thorens Best Buy ? No, it will not. Unless the Mk.V models from 1992/1992, 95% of the 160`s have been in use for 5 Decades, so besides the Motor issue they also suffer from worn out Springs, a sad Chipboard Plinth covered in thin Veneer or Wood look-a-like Plastic Foil, a mechanical Speed shift that should never have been Invented and no possibility for adjusting Speed as many 160`s were designed without Control Board. HOWEVER: If You can find a TD160 Super Mk.V You have a serious Competitor to many more Expensive Turntables, even new models. But finding a MINT Second Hand TD160 Super Mk.V is difficult. Not many around, fewer in MINT.


Budgets are different, Sound is subjective, but a comparison between a TD160 Super Mk.V with TP90 Tonearm and it`s predecessor TD1601 reweals the two Turntables to be quite even. It is then up tp You which model You prefer, in short a TD1601 has a slightly enhanced Bass whilst the TD160 Super Mk.V is more focused on Precision and Detail. As we focus on Second Hand models a TD147 in fine condition would do nicely as a Replacement for a TD160 Super Mk.V. Should You wish something more, I.E. a better Tonearm, more Luxury, an new Suspension etc., another option would be one of Our own 160 GRIFFON Turntables, Handmade using only Premium Quality materials. You state Budget, You design – We advice, We build. it

Springs on a 3-point Suspension are excessively Important parts. Traditional Conical Springs have weaknesses, many owners of the low budget TD165/166 models born with 1,3mm. Conical Springs will know this. Suspension is wobbly and it tends to tilt in a line from below Headshell towards the backside between Tonearm and Platter. This Problem exists more or less on all TD160 versions, TD147, TD166 etc. Trying to Improve this wobblyness an Innovative predecessor to the TD160 was named TD320. Apart from sharing the Thorens name, these two Turntables are as far apart as black and white. The TD320 is designed with Leaf Steel Springs, and even today this model is way ahead of both the TD160 and most other suspensioned Turntables. The successor TD320 Mk.II with TP90 Tonearm even took it further, today this is still one of the very best Plug `n` Play Turntables ever designed. Soundwise Precision and Details are Keywords when judging a TD320 Mk.II, accompanied by Reliability thanks to German Craftsmanship this model has for long been and will continue to be the absolute Winner within Thorens Best Buy`s. Also it`s Sister TD321 is a Best Buy should You choose a Turntable designed for replacing Tonearms. Apart from this Feature the two models are Identical. Their younger Sister TD2001 is also designed on Leaf Steel Springs, but only one layer Springs which results in a very soft and more Old School sounding Turntable. Sound is very Subjective, but based on facts like Mechanical design, level of Quality and commom Thoroughness, the TD320 Mk.II will always be the Winner within the very best Thorens Turntables built over the latest Decades. Considering the Price level for a MINT TD320 Mk.II compared to a TD160 Super Mk.V and the new TD1601, it will not be beaten. TD320 Mk.II is the Obvious choice if You are looking for a fair Priced Thorens Turntable which really Contains the Essence of the famous Thorens DNA. We focus on Second hand models, Our Expereince within these models dates back to 1981. Sound is subjective. Budgets are Important to most Buyers. Our overall Best Buy suggestion cannot be other than a Thorens TD320 Mk.II.

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