THORENS TD 160 HD, User Manual

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While placing the record player onto its final position make
sure that it is a fair distance away from other audio devices
(such as amplifier, receiver or CD player). This measure
is to avoid electro-magnetic interferences which can yield
a distorting effect in the sensitive pickup cartridge which
may be audible as hum during playback.
Electro-magnetic interferences however can be dis-
closed and eliminated by simply changing the position
of the record player with respect to the other audio
components.
Thorens record players are relatively insensitive when sub-
ject to foot-fall shocks or airborne vibrations. Neverthe-
less, a general problem remains when it comes to playing
back vinyl records with a high-quality pickup cartridge. It
is therefore highly recommended to choose a sturdy piece
of furniture or a rack for placement whereby any close
proximity of the record player to the loudspeakers is to be
avoided.
Under certain circumstances all these precautions may not
be good enough in older houses with wooden floor con -
struction. Here, in most cases a solid shelf firmly mounted
to a supporting wall can be very beneficial for the sonic
properties of the record player if it is placed on such a shelf
or console.
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