Vinyl Asylum: REVIEW: Thorens TD 147 Turntables by shpickering@yahoo.ca

Model:	TD 147
Category:	Turntables
Suggested Retail Price:	$1200
Description:	80s version similar to the TD 160, but with arm.
Manufacturer URL:	Thorens
Manufacturer URL:	Thorens

Review by shpickering@yahoo.ca ( A ) on February 11, 2006 at 20:56:50
IP Address: 216.113.201.25

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I had this turntable for several years in a mid fi system. It originally had an AKG cartridge which was replace to a Sumiko Blue Point. This turntable is a typical suspension style unit with heavy platter. It has a good build quality to it and is heavy in weight. I have read the tonearms on these models is not the best and rings somewhat. I never noticed anything perticular with my copy. It does produce some rumble as my bearings started to wear. Also some floor vibrations of feet did make it skip at times. Thumps could be heard in the low end. Overall the sound quality was decent enough for the price range its in. I haven't heard better players to compare to. The Jubilee version of this turntable is a step up with better bearings.

Product Weakness: Tonearm could be improved
Product Strengths: Excellent build quality and construction

Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier:	Rotel RB 970 II
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	Rotel RC 980
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Thoren TD 147 tt
Speakers:	Paradigm Monitor 5 SE Mk2
Cables/Interconnects:	standard store cables
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	Rock, classical
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner

Product Weakness:	Tonearm could be improved
Product Strengths:	Excellent build quality and construction