beatcomber
AK Member
The Thorens TD-124 MK1 has long been my 'dream turntable' based on its beautiful classic styling and reputation for exceptional performance. Having recently added a wonderful restored Fisher 400 tube receiver to my system, my itch to acquire a TD-124 has been growing, and today I finally found what I am hoping will be the 'one,' at what I feel is a very fair price ($1000).
I had planned on buying a beater 124 and restoring it myself, but this one was so clean and the price was right, so it I didn't want to let it slip by; it was just listed this morning.
Once I get this paid off (thank you, Bill Me Later), the plan is to acquire an SME 3009 and a new armboard (I see pre-cut ones on eBay for $59), and hopefully that's all that will be needed [fingers crossed]. I'll likely hang on to the existing armboard and later fit it with a heavy, vintage arm (ie: Empire, ESL, etc.) for my Shure M44-G or Stanton 500, for mono/78 duty.
From the seller's eBay listing:
I had planned on buying a beater 124 and restoring it myself, but this one was so clean and the price was right, so it I didn't want to let it slip by; it was just listed this morning.
Once I get this paid off (thank you, Bill Me Later), the plan is to acquire an SME 3009 and a new armboard (I see pre-cut ones on eBay for $59), and hopefully that's all that will be needed [fingers crossed]. I'll likely hang on to the existing armboard and later fit it with a heavy, vintage arm (ie: Empire, ESL, etc.) for my Shure M44-G or Stanton 500, for mono/78 duty.
From the seller's eBay listing:
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