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Available at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada\u003c\/strong\u003e, this premium SPU-style pickup was exclusively developed in close collaboration with the legendary Danish cartridge manufacturer \u003cstrong\u003eOrtofon\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePurpose-Built for the TD 124 DD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned specifically to complement the spectacular Thorens TD 124 DD turntable and its TP 124 tonearm, the Thorens SPU 124 takes the heavy, resonant magic of the classic Ortofon SPU design and updates it for today's high-end audio environments. It has been meticulously engineered for easier system matching across a wider variety of modern phono preamplifiers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRich Sound and Improved Tracking\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe cartridge boasts a slightly higher output than traditional vintage SPUs, ensuring a robust, dynamic signal. 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