Thorens Turntable Repair Kit (TD-150, TD-160, TD-165, TD-166)

Revive your classic Thorens turntable with a premium component update designed to solve common motor and power supply failures. Over time, original factory capacitors dry out or short, leading to smoking resistors, hum/noise, or the motor spinning backwards or failing to turn entirely.

This kit from Perform Research supplies high-grade, modern safety components to protect your vintage deck’s original motor and restore smooth, quiet rotation.

Key Features & Benefits

• Fixes Common Power & Rotation Faults: Stops smoking voltage-drop resistors, fixes slow or reverse rotation, and reduces electrical popping/hum during power switch engagement.
• Modern Safety Upgrades: Replaces ageing vintage paper or film capacitors with modern X2 Class Safety Suppression Capacitors, self-healing components rated for continuous AC mains exposure.
• Plug-and-Play Labelling: Takes the guesswork out of installation—each component arrives individually bagged and clearly labelled with its circuit reference (C1, C2, R1).
• Includes Wiring Guide: Comes complete with a comprehensive component location map and wiring diagram to help you solder with confidence.
• Universal Voltage Support: Fully compatible with both 110V / 60Hz (North America) and 220–240V / 50Hz (UK, Europe, Australia) power configurations.

What’s Included in the Kit?

• (C1) 0.33μF X2 Class Safety Suppression Capacitor – Replaces the main motor phase-shift capacitor to ensure smooth, correct-direction startup.
• (C2) 0.01μF X2 Class Safety Suppression Capacitor – Spark/pop suppressor across the power switch.
• (R1) 5.6kΩ 5W Voltage Drop Safety Resistor – Flameproof 5W power resistor matched to factory specs.
• Wiring & Circuit Diagram Guide

Compatibility

Designed specifically for the following vintage Thorens belt-drive models:

• Thorens TD 150 (all Mk variants)
• Thorens TD 160 (all Mk variants)
• Thorens TD 165
• Thorens TD 166 (all Mk variants)

Product Specifications