1: Re: Thorens TD-520 or VPI HW-19 Jr. (22.56)
Posted by Jerry O on 2002-08-16, 14:59:36 (12.13.238.140)
I've owned a number of Thorens tables over the years, heard the TD-520 many times, and I currently own the VPI Jr/AQ PT9+/Shure V15 Type VxMR combo. I can tell you that both tables are wonderful. howe .......

2: What is better turntable? Thorens TD-127 or TD-520? (22.56)
Posted by maximosr@terra.es on 2005-10-24, 12:21:39 (213.60.61.90)
Hello! My actual turtable is a Thorens TD-127 but i have the opportunity of buy a Thorens TD-520. What is better turntable? Thanks .......

3: Thorens TD-520 or VPI HW-19 Jr. (21.78)
Posted by Sacchar on 2002-08-16, 12:40:56 (12.82.67.24)
Should I purchase a new Thorens TD-520 turntable with 12" Thorens arm for $1250.00. Or, should I get a new VPI HW-19 Jr. with VPI/Rega RB-250 arm and Incognito wiring for $1100. I plan on using a Shur .......

4: Thorens TD 520 comments (20.81)
Posted by joe on 2000-01-03, 06:38:18 (209.122.227.89)
Hi, Any comments on the Thorens TD 520 Rosewood w/SME 312 arm, I might be able to pick one up used, and would like some input from other users. Thanks Joe G .......

5: Re: Thorens TD 520 comments (19.63)
Posted by Carron on 2000-01-03, 15:22:09 (205.188.197.188)
>>Any comments on the Thorens TD 520 Rosewood w/SME 312 arm, I might be able to pick one up used, and would like some input from other users. >> You might check with Phil Seig. He has used one for som .......

6: Re: Thorens PIC of the day! (19.11)
Posted by vinyl-lebt on 2004-11-20, 13:36:03 (217.228.148.25)
According to my sources this beauty was called TD 520 S Acryl and only 17 were made. Prices: TD 521 (standard version, the 520 without tonearm) - 1278 DM (1986), 1648 DM (1997), 1898 DM (1999) Upgrade .......

7: THorens TD-520 (19.00)
Posted by newphi on 2003-11-09, 22:04:17 (199.182.103.2)
HI I was wondering when to replace the springs on my Td-520. I have the original 12 inch thorens arm I do not like the type of wire cables/RCA jacks. Is there any other mods to this table that would b .......

8: Re: Thorens TD-520 or VPI HW-19 Jr. (18.52)
Posted by wahlman on 2002-08-17, 11:30:53 (195.178.163.100)
The Thorens 520 is a very good table. The TD 320 has the the same basic design, but there is a vital difference. Where the 520 has a MDF bottomplate, the 320 unfortunately was given a metal bottom pla .......

9: Re: Thorens, Which TT would be the best to buy??? (18.12)
Posted by Traddles on 2001-04-28, 19:47:42 (132.239.19.112)
If you want a modern Thorens, buy the TD 520. If you want a classic one with top performance and features, get either the TD 125 or TD 126. If you want just a basic TT with fine performance (but limit .......

10: THORENS TD-520 NEEDS PLATE FOR SME-312 (17.89)
Posted by ArnoldPoulsen on 2004-03-02, 22:50:16 (205.184.203.35)
I have a Thorens TD-520 turntable which I want to mount a SME-312 tonearm. Can anyone supply information about the mounting plate needed for this tonearm. What are the characteristics of the different .......

11: Thorens TD-520 and TD-521. (16.88)
Posted by Allan Songer on 2001-01-18, 16:47:19 (216.103.45.210)
Go to www.thorens.com and check it out. It's a really nice deck for the money and will play your shellac! I have a freind who has mated one to a vintage SME 3012 and it sounds great. .......

12: Re: My tryst with the Basis 1400 is over... (16.49)
Posted by jerry O on 1999-09-29, 15:07:14 (12.13.238.141)
Jose, I know you kinda itchy to try something new. But, within your budget you can get a new Thorens TD-320 MkIII (factory arm), or used TD-520 w/SME option. They sound good and hold up. I'm biased. M .......

13: Re: Thorens TD-520 or VPI HW-19 Jr. (15.68)
Posted by Pär on 2002-08-16, 13:33:26 (213.67.235.30)
Hi, If you goona do a search here for info, a 520 is more or less a 320 with enlargement for a longer arm (FWIK). Basically both are nice decks, but it is a lot of money as well; so I understand your .......

14: Thorens dealers (15.68)
Posted by tinnitus on 2001-02-06, 19:37:31 (205.200.246.2)
anyone know a North American dealer who stocks the Thorens TD 520 series? the one with the SME arm and 78 rpm speed? .......

15: Re: Thorens TD 520 comments (15.12)
Posted by Estes on 2000-01-03, 08:24:11 (207.236.126.100)
It is a good table, especially with the SME arm. Thorens tonearms have never been their strong point. The Needle Doctor sells them new, so you get an idea of the price. .......

16: Thorens TD-520 measurement (14.88)
Posted by Kal Rubinson on 2001-06-20, 11:36:14 (128.122.2.2)
Does anyone have a Thorens TD520 and can measure the diameter of the subplatter that is driven by the motor belt? I need a very precise measurement for a construction project. Thanks. .......

17: Re: 78 turntable (14.54)
Posted by cfraser on 2000-10-29, 06:51:55 (154.5.230.36)
Since it's fresh in my mind, the Thorens TD 520! .......

18: Re: THorens TD-520 (14.52)
Posted by Nils on 2003-11-10, 12:36:27 (213.67.159.59)
There are supposed to be dampers available for the suspension of the 520 (and the 2001,3001 etc). I think these are used by Phonosophie in their highly regarded turntables. There might be more info on .......

19: Re: Thorens TD-520 (14.25)
Posted by HenryH on 2005-07-25, 09:38:30 (72.9.10.223)
If memory serves, there was a 500 series Thorens with an all clear acrylic plinth/base that retailed for in the vicinity of $3,500. One sold recently on A'gon for around $2k. Henry Necessity is a moth .......

20: Re: THORENS TD-520 NEEDS PLATE FOR SME-312 (13.87)
Posted by user510 on 2004-03-03, 09:27:35 (4.41.170.110)
Rolf Kelch knows that particular model of Thorens. Either he will have a 3012 mounting board in stock or will be able to construct one. rolf.kelch@t-online.de -Steve .......

21: Re: Thorens TD-520 or VPI HW-19 Jr. (13.80)
Posted by Sacchar on 2002-08-16, 15:18:46 (12.82.67.36)
From a private party. Bought, but never used. In fact, never taken out of the box. .......

22: RE: Please compare 4 turntables. (13.57)
Posted by cids on 2010-12-03, 17:21:00 (173.33.186.185)
The Thorens TD-520 with SME 3012R tonearm is my choice. This is a nice combo that you can keep for life. .......

23: Re: Thorens replacement belt poll: (13.57)
Posted by consttraveler on 2003-05-07, 15:17:45 (64.136.27.21)
I have a TD-520 that is still on its' original belt. Is this a good thing? .......

24: Re: General impressions of (older) Thorens products (13.41)
Posted by Wiener on 1999-06-02, 23:40:09 (146.103.254.13)
As Mapleroot said, I occasionally fool around with an original TD-160 which I tweaked a bit. The MkI TD-160 has a very small arm board and will not take a Rega arm. A Linn arm, perhaps. The 125 has .......

25: Thorens TD-520 (13.23)
Posted by soundnut on 2005-07-25, 07:49:14 (65.125.130.193)
Nice table! I have a Stereo Review review that gives it very high marks. It's price is listed in that issue at $999 in 1986. I'd sure take one! Cheers, Bobbo :-) .......

26: Turntable plays33's and 78's (12.71)
Posted by Principlepeace@AOL.com on 2002-10-13, 07:06:29 (152.163.188.5)
Greetings I am looking for a good sounding turntable to play my 33's and 78's. Esoteric variable speed, Thorens TD 520 (and with a significant increase in price) VPI TNT 2 are possible choices.Any rec .......

27: Re: Thorens pic of the day (11.28)
Posted by Nils on 2003-11-04, 12:38:00 (213.67.159.59)
I have a TD 520 upgraded with RDC bottomplate, RDC/widia bearing flange and TPN 2000 powersupply. It has got a Moerch UP4 tonarm mounted. It is a nice sounding deck. Does not go that easy out of tune .......

28: Re: Thorens pic of the day (11.15)
Posted by vinyl-lebt on 2006-07-17, 03:33:46 (84.169.109.93)
Hi Steve, FYI - I think Michael means Clearlight Audio, not Clearaudio, when he mentions platter and bearing of the TD 520. Clearlight Audio/K. Olbert has "invented" the Isotrack/RDC components. Clear .......

29: Re: Thorens Td 160 and Sme arm (11.09)
Posted by Tarquin on 2002-05-12, 01:39:20 (80.225.57.11)
Try Mantra Audio in the UK. Even Superfi do it (on offer at 20 UKP). I currently use an AT95E in a TD160 + SME 3009R S2 combo. As Par says, the compliance is on the low side. I am about to try out a h .......

30: Re: General impressions of (older) Thorens products (11.04)
Posted by Old, gray and definitely in the way on 1999-06-02, 09:00:01 (198.144.162.8)
Greg, owned a Thorens Td-124 Mk II in the '70s w/Grace 714 arm. Very good table. Replaced it with my Linn, which was a step up but not all that much in those pre-Lingo, Cirkus, Mana day. I have a TD-5 .......

31: I remember seeing the TD520 for sale in Japan (10.70)
Posted by bkearns on 2004-11-22, 01:54:34 (62.221.5.20)
This was just before the old Thorens company went bust, and at that time the Thorens TD range of turntables were common enough in the hifi shops in Japan. The one which I saw had the 3012R tonearm, an .......

32: my first 100 ohm phono stage (10.65)
Posted by sanman on 2012-01-06, 07:42:46 (75.111.49.101)
I picked up a dusty (on the inside) Denon PMA 520 integrated amp with mc setting at a thrift recently for $35. I got around to deoxiting, general cleaning and dusting and she sounds just fine at 47k o .......

33: Re: I concur (10.08)
Posted by OGADITW aka Phil on 1999-05-12, 17:26:55 (207.65.170.6)
Frank, I wasn't aware that AJ was reconditioning cartridges for such a low VTF. I don't know your arm, but it seems to me that a fairly massive and long arm is needed - say, an FR-66s - or my SME 3012 .......

34: RE: I'd probably go with the Micro Seiki or the Thorens (9.92)
Posted by Ddirect on 2010-12-06, 05:59:06 (192.58.226.100)
1. Empire 208 with Rega RB300 tonearm with Michell Techno Weight 2. Reck-O-Kut Rondine 2 with Rega RB300 tonearm with Michell Techno Weight 3. Micro Seiki BL-91 with Micro Seiki MA-505 tonearm 4. Thor .......

35: Please compare 4 turntables. (9.43)
Posted by Young Kim on 2010-12-03, 03:59:21 (14.52.81.197)
Hi, I am thinking of buying a new turntable and my favorite music is classical. Would you please compare the following 4 turntables and give me advices on which one is recommendable ?. 1. Empire 208 w .......

36: Rumble or not to rumble. That is the question. (9.23)
Posted by styx on 2004-09-12, 15:19:14 (216.79.129.217)
I have a 'rumble' on my vinyl rig. Although I am not 100% sure because I have it only on certain LP's. Perhaps someone with the same LP's can verify that. When I listen to 'Bach: 6 Cello Suites Janos .......

37: Re: There seem to be a lot of us with Thorens 125's (8.97)
Posted by DaveV on 2005-10-07, 10:48:17 (152.163.100.7)
In my experience the ATOC9ML MC works very well in the 3009 S2 with detachable headshell. Very fast and dynamic sounding in my system but it can be bright sounding with horns. The Shure V-15's are ver .......

38: Re: THorens TD-520 (8.67)
Posted by user510 on 2003-11-10, 10:48:47 (4.41.171.69)
Hello Newphi. I don't have much info on this table but would like to gather as much as I can find. Currently I do have a service manual for the TD520-521 tables at the link below. Any photos you mig .......

39: Re: Basic differences between S-shaped and Straight arms....???? (8.50)
Posted by Jim Bookhard on 2000-08-17, 17:14:04 (63.11.89.121)
Hola Jose, Like all valid audio product designs, the answers to your question depends upon the execution of the design. In general though, S-shaped arms are usually higher mass than straight arms beca .......

40: Help Me Sort my Turntable Pile (8.44)
Posted by DIY John on 2008-10-12, 04:31:30 (208.100.229.230)
Guys, I need some help, the kind you only get in an asylum! My sickness has gotten me a pile of turntables, much of which is listed below. Some of them need work, so I would like to focus on the best .......

41: Pink Triangle Perfection v. Thorens Conveninece (7.94)
Posted by joebone on 2002-07-15, 09:28:20 (64.156.153.136)
I'm at a turntable crossroads, and welcome your collective guidance. My current rig is Pink Triangle Export/Naim Aro/Benz H2O, which I've used for 4-5 years. Sounds quite good, especially on the PRa .......

42: Re: Best set up for 78' (7.61)
Posted by Phil Sieg on 1999-12-31, 11:16:49 (198.144.160.7)
Probably the best one out there is the Ortofon SPU Mono. IIRC, it's around $300. One choice of table is the Thorens TD 520, which accomodates a 12" arm (E.g SME 3012) and plays 78s and can be adjusted .......

43: RE: I think maybe $75 sounds fair. (7.15)
Posted by Ruinthere@sbcglobal.net on 2008-06-14, 11:38:47 (75.57.90.181)
I have a plethora of Turntables. Really well over 40 I believe. Many are pedestrian some are Mid Fi then ther are some that are keepers. I have to sell alot of this "stuff" off. Then I can buy more $T .......

44: Re: PV (4.87)
Posted by Phil Sieg on 1999-10-31, 07:59:53 (198.144.160.7)
The Platine Verdier is made in France by Laboratoire J C Verdier and has been manufactured for over 25 years. Pictures can be found at http://www.jcverdier.com/JCVmenu.html or at http://www.gtaudio.co .......

45: Insane raving about my SME 3009/III (long) (4.79)
Posted by darkstar on 2004-02-29, 09:09:04 (24.118.56.102)
It took a month for my armboard supplier to provide the armboard. But when it finally arrived, it was letter perfect. Cherrywood, gorgeous, and every hole drilled to perfection. This fit my Thorens TD .......

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