An old Thorens TD125 MkII with SME 3009 or a Linn Sondek with Ittok ?

I dont want to spend more than a few hundred (500 TOPS) for the cartridge either, including replacement styli..

Opinions ?

Thanks

cakyol12-19-2018 3:59am

noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,898 posts 12-21-2018 at 05:55pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete +1 I had a 160 and LP12 beat that. LP12/Ittok is better. Make sure it is at least a Valhalla model (no big red button)
cakyol OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 940 posts 12-21-2018 at 06:06pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks for your posts... Would an older Shure 97 or V15 type of cartridge be compatible with an Ittok ? The reason I am asking is, the MC cartridges which are recommended to be used with an Ittok are so expensive.....
bimasta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 12-21-2018 at 11:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Ittok was designed for LOMCs. It's far from ideal for your Shures.
noromance Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 9,898 posts 12-22-2018 at 03:00am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I ran a Nagaoka MP11 and an Ortofon MC3 fine. If you want a big bang for the buck, a Nag MP110 will sound great for $110.
tzh21y Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,654 posts 01-09-2019 at 01:54pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I recently heard a TD125 and was pretty floored. I would say its pretty close to the Linn, the Linn may edge it out, but not by much.