
Thorens TD-145/160/165/166 Service Manual
Thorens turntable workshop manual covering the TD-145, TD-160, TD-165 (Series I) and TD-145, TD-160, TD-166 (MKII Isotrack) models. This repair and maintenance guide walks through essential service procedures: rubber belt condition assessment, motor azimuth calibration, chassis suspension tuning, power switch operation and troubleshooting, mains hum elimination through tone arm rewiring, and voltage conversion for both 50/60 Hz and 110/220 VAC configurations. Detailed coverage of the electronic auto-cue and shut-off circuits found in TD-145 and TD-145MKII versions, complete with service adjustments and alignment data. Exploded technical drawings illustrate chassis assemblies, cam and lever mechanisms, electronic switch modules, and tonearm construction—essential reference material for anyone performing repairs, adjustments or restoration work on these models.
Table of Contents:
- Important Instructions
- Directions for Ordering Parts
- Item Modifications
- 50/60 Hz and 110/220 VAC Conversion
- TD-145, TD-145MKII Electronic Cueing
- Production Changes
- Exploded View Drawings
- Top Chassis Parts
- Bottom Chassis Parts
- TD-145, TD-145MKII Cam/Lever Assembly
- TD-145, TD-145MKII Electronic Switch Assembly
- TP-11 Series I Tone Arm
- TP-16 Series I Tone Arm
- TP-11 MKII Tone Arm
- TP-16 MKII, TP-18 MKIII Tone Arm
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Document Details
- Format
- Pages
- 24
- Size
- 1.7 MB
- Category
- Audio & HiFi