Thorens TD 146 (145, 147) Restoration, Repair and Upgrade

The Thorens TD 146 is the classic model from the 1970s. It is a precision instrument which has to be restored to deliver optimum reproduction quality.

Basic restoration
€200

• Check of the platter bearing and motor (including bearings)
• Main platter bearing restoration (cleaning, lubricating)
• Main platter bearing shaft cleaning and polishing
• Main platter edge cleaning and polishing (if needed)
• Drive platter surface (were belt rides) cleaning of oxidation and staining
• Motor checking and lubricating
• Tonearm check
• Check metal parts of the chassis for corrosion. WD-40 treatment if needed
• Metal chassis and sub-chassis damping with special acoustic material
• Motor and platter bearing damping with rings made from special acoustic material
• Check of the audio cables and plugs. Can be replaced if needed
• Check of the electric and audio wire solder points. Re-solder if needed
• Rubber drive belt cleaning using hot water and soap. Replacement if needed for additional €20
• Motor pulley clutch function checking and restoring of needed
• Motor pulley cleaning
• Headshell terminals cleaning for better metal connection
• Tonearm lift checking (damping fluid replacement if needed for additional €15)
• Cartridge checking (if used) and alignment
• Suspended sub-chassis tuning
• Top plate cleaning (using an appropriated cleaner)
• Rubber mat cleaning
• Plinth cleaning and treatment
• Install upgrade feet
• Clean and polish dust cover, if included
• Providing instructions for turntable and tonearm adjustment and tuning

Thorens TD 146 in our store

More Thorens TD 146 in store

Additional restorations and upgrades

• New solid wood plinth – €200 (beech), €225 (oak), €240 (mahogany)
• Metal height adjustable spike feet upgrade – starting from €60
• Cables replacement with new audiophile high quality cables and gold plated RCA plugs – €60
• Chassis top surface painting – €45
• Armboard made from sandwich of acrylic glass and plywood – €70
• Upgrade with restored SME 3009 tonearm – €600
• Tonearm restoration – €80
• New dust cover – €120
• Headshell leads replacement with gold plated – €40
• New Thorens belt replacement – €20

Contacts

For any repair or upgrade requests and questions, please contact us by e-mail contact@vintage-turntables.com or fill out the form below: