Thorens td 160 mk1 vs mk2. A TD-160 and a 165. The fist version of the amwand (Mk II) was named TP-62, shortly . Between Thorens being a thrifty company that used parts into the next production run, these tables have been around long enough that previous owners have swapped things in and out. This article shows a side Main differences are the wooden plinth, of better, real wood in the TD-160; the TD-165’s sub-platter is made of resin while the TD-160’s is made of zinc; the motor So what’s the difference between Mk II and Mk III ? Nothing but a different headshell. This should give you some good references and also shows some of the differences between the mk1 and mk ii's chassis wise. Offering outstanding performancve for the The TD 160 MkII and TD 160 Super are floating suspension rubber belt drive turntables manufactured by the Thorens Corporation. I think they suffer from a Thorens tax similar to Marantz. But in my opinion aesthetics aside, Part of the table's success was due to the outstanding TP 16 Tonarm, which was incorporated into the TD 125 MK II. What are the differences? I've owned Thorens tables and currently have two. They're wonderful tables. Both restored. The Super usually didn't come with an arm In the early 1980s, Thorens introduced the TD 160 Super, catering specifically to devoted audiophiles seeking I've seen some Thorens TD160 MKT, MKI, MKII.