THORENS TD 166 MK II LIMITED TURNTABLE SIMPLY AMAZING AND UNIQUE

Own a great piece of history from legendary Thorens,like it never looked and sounded before.A new constructed plinth uniquely designed to achieve a level of performance unknown for other units in this price range.

The turntable offers combined best of both ways to designing turntables and successfully eliminate the unwanted vibrations that compromises performance ,massive constructed plinth base and a chassis that is suspended by springs,that specific designing makes it suitable to all kind of floors and environments to operate at its best with no limitations.

The use of plywood to built plinths for turntables has been adopted from many manufacturers to effectively absorb vibrations, although worked for the purpose , the kinda light weighted material was lacking in mass which is necessary in order to achieve stability and rigidity .
For that missing link the answer is the uniquely designed and constructed plinth which is structured with multiple layers of MDF and plywood with a thickness nearly about two inches.Furthermore the plinth has an unparalleled curved front nowhere seen before and inside the coating help to dampened any high pitch frequency noise produced from the moving parts.
* All parts pertinent to the turntables operation have been cleaned and lubricated and tested for proper and accurate functioning. This includes the Spindle Bearing, the sub-platter, motor, suspension springs and the tonearm.
*The plinth has been professionally painted with high grade Automotive paint and lacquered multiple coats ,to achieve a deep piano black gloss finish, and to ensure a long lasting protection.
The whole concept completed with upgrades and use of higher quality Audiophile grade hardware .
*The Wiring of the tonearm that goes directly to a set of VAMPIRE RCA jacks installed on the rear of the plinth.

* A IEC that has been installed in the back of turntable which gives the flexibility to connect your favorite power cord ,also will be included a higher quality Audiophile grade power cord with MARINGO power plug with gold prongs which is dressed with black braided sleeve.

*High quality belt has been installed for proper grip and accuracy in speed.

*High quality brass cones with adjustable spikes in chrome finish installed at the bottom of plinth to enhance further the performance in terms of clarity ,imaging and size of sound stage ,to adjust the level of turntable ,and add in its appearance .

*The platter has been polished in multiple times by hand.

*The turntable will come fitted with a very good MC high output cartridge from Grado and it is compatible with any standard Phono stage.Another option for a cartridge available is the rare SIGNET 7 from the luxury series of Audio Technica,for an extra $295.

* The suspension has been improved and the sounding reproduction is even more integrated provides ,deeper and wider sound stage with 3D images even cleaner more extended bass revealing mid range and clearer highs.
The turntable has been meticulous well prepared , tested step by step and listened to the Reference system to get the maximum out of it .
The goal has been achieved and guarantee that this classic turntable now performs and looks at its best ever.With the suspended design ,the ultra quiet and accurate motor combined with the High Grade hardware that has been used to this Restoration ,allows it to perform at a level usually associated with multiple times more expensive turntables and will let you enjoy the High End performance at a fraction of cost.

*Will be professionally packed with fine materials and doubled boxed with a roomier outer box,will be provided a quick guide easy to follow ,for the set up of turntable and other useful information.

If you like this designed plinth to be completed with a different Thorens chassis like the TD 160 or the TD 145,that is doable.

Sincerely

Highendspin