I love the Lenco L78 too. Today's modern Lencos have nothing in common with the good old Lencos of the 1960s and 1970s. Never had a Thorens but I've heard they make good turntables in general.
how to you find it for playing 45s? However when I switch to 45 rpm I get a scraping noise. From my limited technical knowledge it's the sound of the belt's pulley hitting off the large metal platter - as the pulley rises when the speed switches to 45 rpm. Any idea on how to fix it? The sound only occurs when a record is on the deck. When it's spinning with just the mat it's ok.
You need new springs, and/or to adjust the springs. Take the bottom off, and use a wrench to increase the tension on the springs. There are several "HOWTO" videos on youtube (www.theanalogdept.com/suspension.htm). However, if the springs are original, you should probably get a replacement set. You can get a set from VinylNirvana for $45 (eBAY).
La Thorens td 150 mk2 est une très bonne platine , la plinthe est légère mais suffit , avant de modifier la plinthe ... réglez la votre pour donner un bon son .. visible sur la video : ressorts avachis , réglages vtf , vta , anti skating ... etc et de la douceur ...
vintage stereo thanks. It sounds AMAZING and is in excellent condition w only a small crack on the dust cover. Just got it off ebay from a local seller, he was a mile down the road. It's got a Grado FC+ on it in perfect adjustment, my planar 2 doesn't come close to this TD150mkII. Even still has the anti-skate weight and needle/speed markings intact. Spinning my Eek a Mouse "Mouseketeer" album right now.. Love the old school reggae on LP's.
If the casing is genuine wood (or wood veneer) AND if the black paint is NOT acrylic, it's actually quite easy to restore the original finish ...... First detach the wood casing. Apply Nitromors paint remover. Scrape off the resulting debris and then sand it carefully down to the bare wood. Apply a suitable wood-stain using a strong wash of transparent water-colour paint. Allow this to dry, then apply some clear varnish. I restored a set of 70's Goodmans Havant speakers this way, Got them for £2 in a charity-shop. Did them in a deep cherry red. People think I paid £200+ for them.
