TD-124, Oh WOW!

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Grainger49

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Yesterday I brokered a deal between two friends.  We listened to Bob's Technics DD table then used the same cartridge shell in a Thorens TD-124 with an SME 3009 II. 

The Thorens just stomped the other table.  Bob is a drummer, he loved the drive and dynamics the Thorens brought to the music. 

This TD-124 looked new.  I have never seen one in this good a condition before.

Just had to rave about the sound.  Idler wheels are not bad at all.
 
It's a great table! I sold mine and haven't looked back. If I were to do an idler over again I would try and Empire like Dan has. The others have gone over the top in price.
 
My Empire is belt driven from a Papst motor, no idler wheel.

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Yes the 124 is a classic. I've had two over the years. Interesting comment about the dynamics vs a DD turntable. I had a Denon DP-6000 DD that made me decide to sell the last 124 I had because of better dynamics. Over the years I have found it difficult to relate the sound of a turntable I really like to one particular type of drive system. There's so many different parts on a TT that influence the sound. It's enough to make a person want to switch to, I don't know, maybe reel to reel tape.
 
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