Thorens TD166 MKII Turntable With REGA Carbon Cartridge & Stylus

Why Buy New is pleased to offer for sale, this brilliant Thorens TD166 MKII Turntable With REGA Carbon Cartridge and Stylus.

It has been professionally repackaged to ensure safe delivery and includes counterweight, lid, platter, rubber mat, power supply, anti-skating weight and Rega carbon cartridge and stylus.

This has been tested and is in full working order. It is sold with a 3 month warranty.

The cosmetic condition is good. The lid is missing the hidge parts but 3D printed replacements can be bought. The lid does sit comfortably on top of the turntable regardless. There are some minor marks. Please see the condition in the images.

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Why Buy... from us?
Because all of our items go through a full inspection, get serviced (if required), PAT tested for electrical safety, deep cleaned and all come with a warranty. We are 100% committed to customer care and are always on hand pre or post-delivery for technical help and advice.

Technical Specifications

Drive System

• Type: 2-speed belt drive
• Motor: Low voltage 16-pole synchronous motor with slip clutch for instantaneous start
• Speeds: 33 1/3 RPM, 45 RPM (mechanical speed selection)
• Speed Control: Synchronized by mains frequency

Turntable Platter

• Material: Zinc alloy, dynamically balanced
• Weight: 2.7 kg
• Diameter: 30 cm (12")

Performance

• Wow and Flutter: ≤ 0.05% (per DIN 45 507)
• Rumble (Unweighted): > 50 dB (per DIN 45 539)
• Rumble (Weighted): > 70 dB (per DIN 45 539)
• Rumble (Measured with THORENS Rumpelmesskoppler):
• Unweighted: > 60 dB
• Weighted: > 75 dB

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 16 V ~ max. 140 mA
• Mains Voltage: Compatible with any line voltage using the appropriate THORENS AC adapter

Tonearm (TP 11 MkIII)

• Cartridge Wand: TP 63
• Effective Length: 230 mm
• Effective Mass: 7.5 g
• Stylus Overhang: 14.4 mm (adjustable)
• Offset Angle: 22°
• Lateral Tracking Angle: ≤ 0.18°/cm of radius
• Skating Compensation: 1 or 2 weights on nylon thread
• Bearing Friction: ≤ 0.20 mN (20 mp) in both planes
• Cartridge Mounting: Standard 1/2"
• Cable Capacitance: 190 pF ± 10%

Additional Features

• Auto-Stop (TD 146 model only): Opto-electronic

Dimensions

• Turntable with Base (W × D): 430 × 360 mm
• Height (Closed Cover): 150 mm
• Height (Open Cover): 415 mm
• Depth (Open Cover): 436 mm
• Weight: 8 kg