Who services Thorens turntables? Specifically the TD 318?

Discussion in 'Audio Hardware' started by Chiliarches, Dec 17, 2014.

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  1. Chiliarches

    Chiliarches Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Chicago Suburbs
    Howdy all -

    I've got a lead on a Thorens TD 318 in TBD condition. I was wondering who out there services these turntables? A quick Google search didn't reveal much...

    Thanks!
     
  2. ElvisCaprice

    ElvisCaprice Forum Resident

    Location:
    Jaco, Costa Rica
    Dave at Vinyl Nirvana is highly recommended.
    http://vinylnirvana.com/

    Note: If he doesn't work with that model and there is someone out there that does, he would know.
     
    Last edited: Dec 17, 2014
  3. Chiliarches

    Chiliarches Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Chicago Suburbs

    Thanks. I checked with Dave and he doesn't service these and doesn't know anyone who does...

    I thought they were pretty decent tables?! Someone out there must work on them...
     
  4. Chiliarches

    Chiliarches Forum Resident Thread Starter

    Location:
    Chicago Suburbs
    Does anyon have any insight on this? Thanks.
     
  5. Jim T

    Jim T Forum Resident

    Location:
    Mars
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    What is it doing that you think it needs service?
     
  6. McLover

    McLover Senior Member

    Indeed. What issues are you having?
     
  7. geoffr

    geoffr Lifeguard in a carwash

    Location:
    Pittsburgh, PA
    It's just a basic belt drive tt. When I had one years ago (bought it new) and needed a new cart, my local dealer tech gave it a tuneup, plus installed a new rca cable as an upgrade. He and I were both impressed by the result. A very nice tt, in my opinion.
     
  8. seaisletim

    seaisletim Forum Resident

    Location:
    Philadelphia PA
    I've got a TD 316, which is (as I understand) the manual version of your 318.

    It is a great table.

    You're in the Chicago area, there's definitely somebody who services your Thorens.
     
  9. monovinyl

    monovinyl Senior Member

    Q Audio in Cambridge, MA specializes in Thorens. The owner (Dariusz) is a TD 318 expert. He'll "go through it", tweak it, & perform any needed repairs. They also carry genuine Thorens belts, which he says are light years better than any aftermarket belt.. Good luck!
     
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