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Thorens TD 166 MK II Suspension?

I found a pretty close to mint one of these the other day for $12.
Anyway should the suspension springs be upgraded/replaced? Seems a bit bouncy to me. This deck was clearly cared for. It was in the original box. I bet it came out of a storage unit.
It works, and sounds great.
I have no personnel experience with Thorens.
My biggest complaint is the spindle. I have had to push records down onto the spindle.
It sounds great. Although I like my Luxman PD 272 very much.
laviathon
laviathon OP
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Can the spindle be upgraded?
schubert
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I have one,sounds good is good.
Mine sounds better than my Rega 2,the 166 mk II is a very synergistic design,far better than most think.
laviathon OP
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But that spindle is a pain. Some records, not all have to be pushed down onto the spindle though.
It does sound nice. I have to get a new stylus. I would like to replace the one that's on there now.
Sonus I believe. I think it's the original cartridge.
I have a Grado that I could buy a stylus for.
With the spindle issue I will go back to the Luxman. I think the Luxman is a superior deck.
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viridian
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Steve's site, The Analog Department has everything that you need to know about Thorens turntables. Check out the video on suspension tuning as well as both written summaries:

http://www.theanalogdept.com/

You will want to remove the foam from inside the springs when you do the setup as it just impedes the suspension. And yes, it is supposed to be bouncy, that's the design. Good luck.
laviathon OP
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Who is Steve? Steve Hoffman?
I don't have a Crystal ball guys.
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