Thorens TD 124 DD High-Precision Direct-Drive Turntable

Description

THORENS TD 124 DD (Cartridge and Flight Case Sold Separately)

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 TD 124 DD – TRADITION MEETS INNOVATION

The original TD 124 was introduced in 1957 and has been used
for decades in countless broadcast studios around the world. Ambitious music
lovers also quickly discovered the highly precise turntable for themselves; a
dedicated fan base has remained loyal to the TD 124 to this day.

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 aluminum 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. This provides
powerful torque, allows precise speed control, and keeps unwanted vibrations
from the drive away from the platter.

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 payed 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.

SPECIAL FEATURES

• High
  Precision Direct Drive Motor

• Electrical
  Lift

• TP124
  Tonearm

• Removable
  Headshell (SME connector)

• Prepared
  for SPU Cartridge

• Balanced
  (XLR) and unbalanced (RCA) outputs

• External power supply