Thorens TD 124 DD Turntable

Thorens TD 124 DD Turntable: A Legend Reborn at Vinyl Sound

With the new TD 124 DD, Thorens is reviving one of the most legendary turntables in the brand’s history. The original concept of the TD 124 has been massively improved upon, using modern approaches, and now offers an unparalleled playback quality.

Thorens is now building on this tradition with the completely newly developed TD 124 DD and continues it with innovative technologies. The purist design and basic construction are based on the original, but the height-adjustable aluminium chassis now rests on vibration-damping rubber elements. Instead of the original drive with friction wheel and belt, the new TD 124 DD uses a "High Precision" Direct Drive. Thorens turntable provides powerful torque, allows precise speed control, and keeps unwanted vibrations from the drive away from the platter.

Why buy Thorens Turntable?

• High Precision Direct Drive Motor
• Electronic lift
• TP124 tonearm
• Detachable headshell (SME connector)
• Prepared for SPU pickup
• Balanced (XLR) and cinch (RCA) outputs
• External power supply

THORENS TD 124 DD – BUILD FOR THE BEST SOUND

Also new is the tonearm TP 124. It can be precisely adjusted in all parameters to the cartridge of choice and features an innovative anti-skating solution with a ruby bearing and a patented electric tonearm lift to facilitate gentle placement and removal of the stylus.

In addition to the extensive adjustment options, the enclosed headshell provides a great deal of flexibility when it comes to selecting a cartridge. The TD 124 DD also comes with an additional, slightly heavier counterweight that matches the Thorens SPU TD 124 pickup, which is available separately. This is an updated version of another legendary piece of vinyl equipment, the famous Ortofon SPU. Thorens has created the SPU 124 together witclose h Ortofon for the discerning vinyl enthusiast looking for the extraordinary.

Thorens has paid attention to every detail when developing the new TD 124 DD to ensure that it meets the highest aspirations in sound performance. A high-quality external power supply unit ensures interference-free power delivery. In addition to the unbalanced outputs, balanced XLR connectors are also provided, which guarantee optimal signal transmission and thus the best possible sound when connecting the TD 124 DD to a high-end system with an appropriately equipped phono preamplifier.

Tradition Meets Innovation.

With the new Thorens TD 124 DD, one of the most legendary turntables in audio history has been spectacularly revived. Available at Vinyl Sound in Toronto, Canada, this turntable takes the original concept of the iconic 1957 broadcast classic and massively improves upon it with modern engineering, offering unparalleled playback quality for today's discerning vinyl enthusiast.

A Broadcast Heritage, Modernized with Direct Drive

The original TD 124 was a staple in countless broadcast studios and beloved by ambitious music lovers for decades. The newly developed TD 124 DD builds on this purist design but introduces groundbreaking upgrades. The height-adjustable aluminum chassis now rests on premium vibration-damping rubber elements. Most notably, Thorens has replaced the original friction wheel and belt system with a "High Precision" Direct Drive motor. This upgrade provides powerful torque, allows for exact speed control, and effectively isolates the platter from unwanted drive vibrations.

The Innovative TP 124 Tonearm

Built for the best sound, the TD 124 DD introduces the completely new TP 124 tonearm. It can be precisely adjusted in all parameters to match your cartridge of choice. It features a patented electric tonearm lift for gentle stylus placement and an innovative anti-skating solution utilizing a high-precision ruby bearing.

Ultimate Flexibility for Audiophile Cartridges

The included removable headshell (SME connector) provides immense flexibility for cartridge selection. Furthermore, the TD 124 DD comes prepared for the extraordinary with an additional, slightly heavier counterweight. This perfectly matches the Thorens SPU TD 124 pickup (available separately)—an updated version of the legendary Ortofon SPU, created in close collaboration with Ortofon.

Uncompromised Power and Connectivity

Every detail has been refined to meet the highest aspirations in sound performance. A high-quality external power supply unit ensures absolutely interference-free power delivery. For connection to high-end systems and phono preamplifiers, the turntable provides both standard unbalanced (RCA) outputs and balanced (XLR) connectors, guaranteeing optimal signal transmission.

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