THORENS TD 124 DD [PHONO PRE-AMP NEEDED] – Turntables

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.

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.

·         Mains: 115 V / 230 V (AC)

·         Mains frequency:  60 / 50 Hz

·         Power consumption: 5 W

·         External power supply: TPN 124

·         RPM: 33,3 , 45 U / min

·         Wow & Flutter DIN / WRMS ≤ 0,04 %

·         Platter aluminum: 3.5 kg

·         Anti Skating with a ruby-mounted counterweight

·         Cartridge optional Thorens – Ortofon SPU 124

·         Outputs RCA / balanced XLR

·         Thorens TD 124DD Dimensions: 425 x 350 x 185 mm (W x H x D)

·         Thorens TD 124DD Weight without power supply – 17 Kg