Thorens 124 compared to new best tt

Now the discussion gets really interesting :)

So to sum up: TD 124 is dynamic and relax musicality tt, as compared to new ones. Any new tt which comes close on these virtues?

The rest areas are loss for TD 124, however, nobody is sure that there is really a loss..Any areas where Thor cannot perform to the level of modern tts?

And still - my initial question - in what area/price range Thorens 124 would fit as a competitor?

Building and marketing a new turntable with all the virtues of a TD 124 would be extremely expensive. Think of it:4 speeds, 220/110V 50/60 Hz inboard commutator,switchable cluch upper platter, build in 4 speeds lighted strobe, precise speed variator, removable armboard, hybrid idler wheel drive, high mass platter, build on high precision standards like a tank, and still in use and rivals the best after more than 50 years.
A read of the book "Swiss Precision, the story of TD 124" and the series of articles written by Art Dudley in Stereophile will suffice to convince you.
Jean

I will compare my TD 124 with slate plinth with my friend T.W. Acustic Raven 3 motors with same tonearm/cartridge next week and will report this if you are interested.
Best, Jean.

Hi Jean,

Nice summary. Yep, if you build the TD 124 today, I am sure that the cost per unit retail will be prohibitive. Some people does not understand that, instead they dismiss the table because it was built many years ago. Some people make comments without even owning the table. So sad!

I have the Swiss Precision..." book from Joachim Bung. I too will recommend it. You will fully appreciate the value of the TD124 once you finish reading this book.

regards,

Abe