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Stuart Booth · Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 6:36 pm Post subject: 'Off Topic' - AR / THORENS MODS

I have AR EB101 with 'T' bar suspension like TD150 etc. This is a lovely turntable but the springs are very light and sloppy. This makes it bottom out when I use a cork mat and a decent Decca operatic type record.

Does anyone know if I could upgrade the AR with a set of more substantial Thorens springs.

Thanks.
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Stu.

ColinR · Posted: Wed Aug 02, 2006 9:08 pm Post subject:

If you have a look around www.vinylnirvana.com you'll find a heavily modified AR turntable with a heavy wooden motorboard / armboard that uses Linn Sondek springs.

So a set of Thorens spring should work fine on a stock example.

Remember if you're going to transfer the springs from your TD-160 then do it methodically, as the spring at the base of the 'T' is tad stiffer than the other two.