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Thorens TD 145 does not auto stop

Where did you find the Thorens manual?
Is it the mkII one or simply for the TD-145?
Thank you.
8/27/2021 9:07:52 PM • Thorens TD158... • Answered on Aug 27, 2021
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Thorens Disc music box AD30. How do you adjust speed? Going to fast to recognize tune

Not sure about this one but a music box is usually spring clockwork powered. The escapement is fitted with a governor to regulate the speed, usually a spinning sail or air vane but could be a centrifugal type. If it is going too fast something is wrong with the governor. Music box mechanics aren't very common so I strongly suggest you don't fiddle with it but find a local horologist to take it to - the striking mechanism of a clock is fitted with a similar governor system so a clock maker/repairer would be the ideal person.
11/27/2020 8:21:12 PM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Nov 27, 2020
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I have a Thorens TD 180 turntable and it is now

Small potentiometer on the circuit board for adj.
6/21/2017 6:33:49 PM • Thorens TD 185... • Answered on Jun 21, 2017
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Where can I find Staiger parts? GeBr Staiger (Germany) Thorens Movement

It's worth joining the vinylengine website. It's loaded with forums and manuals dedicated to higher end tts
2/23/2016 1:40:16 AM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Feb 23, 2016
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My Thorens TD150 MK2 Phono Turntable Motor will not run or spin with the belt on but will turn without the belt on.What is wrong.

First replace the 0.33 microfarrad capacitor take a 0.47 with the same or higher voltage of a good quality and lubricate the motor top and bottom spindle bearings sintered bronze buses with a ceramic high quality lubricant spray tecflow or other brand . The best is to disassemble the motor only the top bearing is never enough also to control the both bearings. 15592298-whafztm3bqpej1b15lytrgxu-2-0_0.jpg
12/11/2015 6:18:22 PM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Dec 11, 2015
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Start button on Thorens TD 520 turntable will not start turntable

Check the motor fuse
6/20/2015 9:05:41 PM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Jun 20, 2015
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Have an almost new Thorens 158, speed issues, sometimes slow, or sometimes fast. How does one fix this issue. thanks, Tom

This is a belt drive,electronically speed controlled turn table.I doubt the belt could be at fault but it may have some oil or possibly grease on it which might have happened at the factory.Open the bottom cover and using a small piece of clean cloth dipped in Isopropyl alcohol,wipe the belt mainly on the inside clean very,very gently.Allow the alcohol to dry and try the turntable again.If the problem persists,I would suspect either the motor or perhaps some associated electronic component on the control board being faulty.In that case you will need to take it to a specialist repair facility.
2/25/2015 4:02:07 AM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Feb 25, 2015
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Td 126 mkii bad motor

Hi, all model Thorens have the same motor. It is the power supply that varies from 110v to 220v models. Cheers john. Stylus City.
11/28/2014 2:22:50 AM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Nov 28, 2014
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After an album side is finished, my Thorens TD 185

Some turntables do not return the arm to the rest. However if it did so previous then something could have broken or become out of place underneath the turntable. The only way to check is look under the turntable by removing the base and looking for signs of damage.
11/28/2014 2:12:11 AM • Thorens TD 185... • Answered on Nov 28, 2014
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The turn table turns a bit too slowly even with a brand new belt

Lubricate motor. Cheers john, Stylus City.
11/27/2014 3:26:05 AM • Thorens TD 185... • Answered on Nov 27, 2014
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Arm will not travel all the way across record

Tonearm wiring is tangled under tonearm. Cheers john, Stylus City.
11/27/2014 1:17:32 AM • Thorens... • Answered on Nov 27, 2014
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Htr-6230 low volume

If I were to guess from the information you submitted, your Thorens, which needs a specific phono input, is now plugged into a high level input, such as an AUX, DVD, CD etc. These inputs are for a 300 Millivolt input device. Your magnetic cartridge is no where near 300 Millivolts; never measured it, but would have to say a 1/10 of that. If your receiver doesn't not have a label that says "phono", you will need a phono preamp to amplify the output of your Thorens, with the very low input, to an output of 300 Millivolts. These preamps are sold just about everywhere, Best Buy, Radio Shack, etc.
11/26/2014 5:37:10 AM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Nov 26, 2014
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Bought a TD 150 MkII that runs 100 ~ 240 volts 50

It's simply a matter of if the transformer can take the 60 Hz. After that the supply passes via a large electrolytic capacitor which is there to take out the 50 Hz. Otherwise you get a hum, which is what happens when the large capacitor fails.
Though I can not be certain! It might just work with the 60 Hz without doing nothing. Though if you get a hum you might need to replace the big capacitor with one with a greater value than the one in. Say the one you have in is 2200uf at 50v, you would need to replace it with 4700uf or higher at the same voltage or higher. Of course the other problem might be getting a bigger capacitor in!
11/26/2014 12:06:43 AM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Nov 26, 2014
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TD125 MKii - problems with speed control. Appears

Replace belt. Cheers john, Stylus City.
11/25/2014 11:50:53 PM • Thorens Audio... • Answered on Nov 25, 2014
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