Garrard 401 or Thorens Td 124 II

how did you come to this short list? If idlers are your thing... try lenco and spend the savings on more lps! :)

Both, but with modern arm and cartridge......

I have a turntable with drive belt, SOTA Cosmos. I would want a second turntable with wheel mechanism.

Thanks!

I own a TD 124 beige, and I'm very happy with it. I'm using it with an SME 345 and Koetsu Black with excellent results. I rebuilt the motor with new felt and bushings and installed new spindle bearing bushings, silicon nitride ball bearing and thrust plate. The next thing on the list is a chassis refinish, if I'm up to the task.

It replaced a Diva II with the same 345 arm I'm using on the Thorens. They're more fiddly than a modern table, but well worth it.

I've not heard the 401, but I've been told they have more bass slam, but without the refined upper frequencies. I'm sure that's subjective.

Thanks to all for your responses.