Turntables — Thorens TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary

The TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary is a storied direct-drive turntable from Thorens, pre-fitted with the Thorens TP124 tonearm and an Ortofon SPU cartridge in this specific 140th-anniversary commemorative treatment. The TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary brings Thorens's most storied engineering heritage to a serious, complete direct-drive analogue playback platform.

Key specs that matter

Drive is via direct-drive rather than belt, with a fixed suspension - a distinctive choice reflecting the original TD 124's historically celebrated direct-drive heritage. The turntable comes pre-installed with the TP124 tonearm and Ortofon SPU cartridge - a complete, factory-matched analogue front end. The platter uses an aluminium-and-copper construction. At 425 x 350 x 185mm and 17kg, the TD 124 DD 140th Anniversary maintains a serious turntable commitment in this specific commemorative treatment.

Sound and use context

Expect exceptionally stable, precise rotational speed reflecting the direct-drive motor system's historically celebrated stability, delivered through this distinctive 140th-anniversary commemorative treatment with the factory-matched Ortofon SPU cartridge.

Pairing

The pre-installed TP124 tonearm and Ortofon SPU cartridge come factory-matched, requiring no separate cartridge selection for immediate use.

Alternatives

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