Outboard speed control for Thorens TD-124

I don't think the Music Hall will work with 124 because it needs more torque than the 160. The Music Hall and the Pro-Ject are the same thing.

Phoenix Engineering...mmmmmm,I'll hit them up.

Checked out the Phoenix. It won't work because there is not enough clearance from the platter.

Need something like the Wave Mechanic.

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Checked out the Phoenix. It won't work because there is not enough clearance from the platter."

You may be talking about something else here. Every speed control I have ever seen, is an external box that you plug the motor into. Also, torque shouldn't be an issue. You'll still be giving the motor what ever amount of power it needs to run.

Would the old VPI PLC work with the TD-124 motor? There are a couple for sale on AudiogoN at the moment.

"Every speed control I have ever seen, is an external box that you plug the motor into"

The Phoenix is different because it uses a small magnet that you put underneath the platter and then a small pcb card between the platter and the plinth so it can read the magnet, kind of like a strobescope.

The VPI might work, as long as it sends out AC, correct?

I am surprised that no one has come up with something like this for idlers. I mean, they make every audio gimmick in the book now, and this no gimmick but a real need; weird.