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I never thought I'd have to ask THIS, but . . .

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Posted on November 3, 2009 at 18:18:09
JoshT
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 Ummm. The Thorens TD 126 MKIII I bought a few weeks back is really singing now! The more I've played it, the more it's opened up and it sounds great, from deep authoritative bass to extended sweet highs, and a wonderful relaxed sense of rhythm and pace. I'd bought a replacement stylus for the Signet it came with, and at first was considering junking the whole cart because the treble was tizzy and the midrange edgy, but WOW how that has changed!

But . . .

OK, I'll get to the point . . .

Umm. Here goes it . . . HOW DOES ONE TAKE THE DUST COVER OFF THIS THING?

There. I said it. I know there is a way to take it off separately from the back piece, at least I am sure there is, but . . .

I just want to clean it and apply some PlastiX, which someone on Vintage Asylum said works very well on dust covers to hide the swirlies.
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RE: I never thought I'd have to ask THIS, but . . ., posted on November 4, 2009 at 12:55:50
Marantzguy
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 Hi, JoshT:

I own two TD-126-II turntables. On one of them, I custom-mounted a Technics EPA-500 tonearm system, (and I own several spare "wands" or arm tubes for it), which allows me to interchange various self-balanced cartridges. I can switch between a dedicated set up for playback of 78's and then slip in another wand for my MC cartridge, etc.

This is an ideal system for me.

I wanted to mention that someone once recommended that I replace the entire cast plastic base on this ensemble. The idea is to manufacture or fabricate a replacement made out of high quality compressed particle board or the like, the GOOD stuff, you know! I never did this, but it does make a lot of sense. The original plastic base for this rather heavy turntable is quite flimsy, if you have not already noticed it.

Enjoy your TD-126-III. My second one came from a local flea market some years ago. It was only $20, came with a cracked dust-cover and the Thorens arm was missing the counter weight.

But, for only $20? How could I complain?

Now to find an exact replacement counterweight for that arm, or better yet, remove it and install something better!

Richard Links
Berkeley, CA

RE: I never thought I'd have to ask THIS, but . . ., posted on November 4, 2009 at 08:47:51
thunderroad
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Location: SF East Bay, California
Joined: November 4, 2009
 Isn't that Thorens TD-126 a great table?! I just recently acquired one myself and I'm loving it! Mine came with a Stanton 681EEE and a nearly new stylus. Really a nice sounding cartridge! This is my first experience w/ a Stanton cartridge and I'm really enjoying it. It compares very favorably with my Shure V15 mk.V. I am a happy man! Now, I'm slowly working through my vinyl and listening to it using the Stanton.

RE: I never thought I'd have to ask THIS, but . . ., posted on November 3, 2009 at 19:52:46
mark111
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 Gently squeeze the dust cover very close to the pivot and pull toward you.It's easiest to do this with the cover at about 45 degrees.
enjoy,
mark

Thanks Mark! nt, posted on November 3, 2009 at 20:43:06
JoshT
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Location: Eastern Massachusetts
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