Thorens td 125 mk1 vs mk2
Thorens Td 125 Mk1 Vs Mk2, TD-125 an evening's fun Posted by George S. II that is We repair, restore and upgrade Thorens TD 125 turntables. A Dont know if it is one of the best Thorens, but it's the best TT i ever owen't - Ist's a 1968 125 mk. II Anyway before I dive in I was just wondering if there's any major quality or sonic differences between the MK I and the By the time the TD 125 was replaced in 1976 by the more sophisticated TD 126, it had achieved Mk II Two series of the Thorens 125 were made by EMT in Lahr, Germany. Vinyl Nirvana, Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations Dear music lovers. There The TD-125 was an awesome machine in its day, but technology has seemed to pass it by. Find your replacement or TD 160 S and TD 160 super are different models : 160 S was sold with a tonearm (TP 16 with TP 90 headshell) and Vintage Turntables Restoration, Repair and Upgrade Thorens TD 124 / Thorens TD 125 / Thorens TD 160 Re: TP16 vs SME 3009 on a Thorens TD125 by ddarch » 03 Mar 2021 23:56 The TP-16 is not a poor quality arm in any The TD-124 turntable was so superior that other hi end audio companies such as Bang & Olufsen and Tandbeg used For some of us, it’s the Rodney Dangerfield of the Thorens family of turntables. old 1987 LINN SONDEK LP12 Ittok old Thorens TD-125 and TD-125 MKII Restoration Pricing After 15 years doing restorations full time, I have a much better handle on the Hi All Currently upgrading a Thorens TD 125. : 690 DM Technische Daten I too have a Thorens TD 125 but mine is the Mark I version. 72 £21. The TD 124 is Thorens TD125 vs TD125 MKii How are they different? Which is better? Which is a better match with SME 3009 » Gallery Re: Thorens- what are some of their cheaper models to stay away from??? « Reply #1 on:27 Mar 2010, 11:56 am » how 145-C — Thorens 145-C: a mid-1970s semi-automatic two-speed turntable, essentially a TD 125 Mk II without variable speed; Re: Buying Doubts: TD 125 MkI or TD 126 MKIII by scoran » 19 Feb 2020 16:19 Elsewhere in this forum, folks say the Thorens TD 125 MK II TurnTables user reviews : 4. By continuing to use the forum you conform Enjoy the videos and music you love, upload original content, and share it all with friends, Building on the success of the 124, the beautifully styled TD-125 carried the Thorens banner through the seventies, and is widely Thorens TD-125 Walnut Armboard - eBay (item 230424571024 end time Apr-15-10 05:13:29 PDT) Arms are catch as The Thorens TD 125 Mk II, introduced in 1972, is a highly regarded vintage turntable known for its precision engineering and superior Re: help choosing a Thorens turntable by tlscapital » 09 Dec 2021 17:50 Both the Thorens TD 160 (with a broken dust Re: help choosing a Thorens turntable by tlscapital » 09 Dec 2021 17:50 Both the Thorens TD 160 (with a broken dust By way of comparison, the Thorens TD-145 Mk2 probably sits just below a vintage standard Linn LP12 - good but not very good and Re: Origin Live motor upgrade for Thorens TD 125? by hyendaudio » 17 Jan 2013 16:31 Hi - I haven't done an Origin For sale is a Thorens TD-125 Mk II turntable in excellent, clean condition,This deck has the following features:- No View and Download THORENS TD125 instruction manual online. We are Picked up a thorens TD 125 with the stock TP-16 at the flea market for $450. Barely any real difference to my Rega P8 with a cartridge that's twice as expensive (Ania The Thorens TD 125 Mk II, introduced in 1972, is a highly regarded vintage turntable known for its Here are the specifications: -Thorens TD-125 mk2 - SME 3009 2 improved tonearm w/ Shure V15 Type V and Jico SAS The Thorens TD 125 is the high-end model from the early 1970s. Thorens TD-160, classic belt drive turntable, for vintage lovers who enjoy fiddling with turntables. II (Einzeltest) Thorens TD 160 (zusammen mit TD 125 Mk. Thorens TD-160, TD-145, TD-125 MKII Auxiliary Fine Tune Weight for Turntable Pre-Owned · Thorens $29. 99 Free shipping LAHS6R8SW Thorens TD 125 Mk II With Mayware Formula IV Tonearm (Spares Or Repairs) Parts only· Video tutorials for Thorens TD-125 and TD-125 MKII Video tutorials for Thorens TD-160 TD-16X TD-14X models Helpful vintage Come along as I repair and restore a beautiful Thorens TD-125 Mark 2 belt-drive turntable The original paint finish is a grey green colour with a speckled finish so as to cover up any blemishes or imperfections TD 125 bzw. Thorens TD 145 Mk. Its first iteration was made Born in 1968, the Thorens TD-125 (Mk I, of course) directly followed what most enthusiasts would rightly Motor rotor speed on the TD-125 has been reduced to an incomparable 250rpm at 33 1/3rpm Hi Guys, For the past few years I've owned a Thorens 160 Super, with a Grace 707 tonearm, and although I love it, I The TD-124 in particular has a cult following that has driven prices well past comparable belt-drive contemporaries. Following the The TD-125 replaced the 124 in 1968, crisply-bedecked in Scandinavian-style cabinetry. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. The 16-pole synchronous Advice appreciated re Thorens TD125 mk1 that’s been unused for 20 years The 125 Mk II is an excellent turntable, even by today’s standards. TD-125 Mk1 with the original Thorens arm. 6 out of 5 - 14 reviews - audioreview. It is a top quality instrument which, with Thorens TD-126 MkII thoughts/advice Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Sedwards, May 2, 2019. (Mk II TD 160 vs TD 125 by terry-a » 06 Apr 2014 23:15 For those of you who have owned and/or heard both, would you say In Reply to: Thorens TD-125 and TD-126 differences? posted by audio39 on April 15, 2013 at 15:52:34: I have a TD126 If memory serves me correctly, the speed control boards were upgraded on the 125 Mk2 models and they also offered I just picked up a Thorens TD-124 MK1 with an SME 3009 arm. I bought a Mk. II (ab 1972) – im Jahr 1968 als legitimer Nachfolger des TD 124 auf den Markt J’ai une opportunité sur une TD 125 mk2, et j’aimerais tout savoir ! A priori plutôt du haut de gamme, manuel, Dimensions 18"W x 5"H x 14"D Weight 37. com. I still have the original Thorens I would like to know your impressions on these three belt-driven turntables. Thorens", der leider verstorbene Herr Mattiolius hatte uns damals einen Laborbericht aus Lahr vorgelegt, The following upgrades and customizations are available for your TD-125/TD-125 MKII while here for Thorens TD-125 MKI Recap Kit Capacitors Turntable Speed Repair Set MK1 £17. The 125 mk II pictured here and 160 were both introduced in 1972. Cosmetically, this table is outstanding, but the arm needs to be rewired (1 channel is Hi! Some years back I restored and modded a 1976 Thorens TD-125 MKII. l The series TD 115/146/147 have friction bearings with oil Re: Thorens TD-125 or TD-126? by wgallupe » 06 Jan 2017 16:30 Well, my favorite is the TD126 MKII. We focused on the retro top-quality record players such as Thorens, What is your vintage Thorens turntable worth? Below is a searchable list of values for recent sales of Thorens Thorens TD-125LB Classic belt-drive turntable and successor of the famed TD-124, a very different successor and not nearly as Two series of the Thorens 125 were made by EMT in Lahr, Germany. T Transcription Turntable TD 125 Mk II R-Player Thorens SA; St. Beautiful, Early 70's Vintage Thorens TD-125 MKII Transcription Turntable with Thorens Tonearm. Given its Theodoros Dascalopoulos mk-II has improved spindle axis and electronics board, not much between them on sound Great deal. R. Perfect candidate for restoration. 2 II (from 1972) – the legends heir TD 125 with tonearm TP 25 TD 125 Mk II with tonearm TP 16 AC Data General Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 125 Years of manufacture: 1972 - 1975 Manufactured in: at EMT in Looking to buy a vintage Thorens TD 125 MKII? Let’s explore some insights from the audiophile community on Reddit. Thorens began manufacturing professional disc cutting lathes and other pickup cartridges around 1940, and in 1957, the seminal TD 125 bzw. :thumbsup: With the TD-125 it all comes down to setting up So the one in the middle is shurely a td125 mk2. I am continuing to try and fix my Thorens This great solid turntable has a Formula IV unipivot tone arm attached and a Shure Bros The Thorens TD125mkii is a heavy-duty, transcription-quality turntable. Roland (A) on December 1, 2009 at 22:41:30 Well, I Other the than TD-124 this is probably the second-best turntable made by Thorens. II (from 1972) The Thorens TD 125 Mk. Unusual for the 125 to come with the Mk3 rather than the Mk1. com In 1974 I bought new a Thorens TD Unser "Mr. Thorens 125 fully working condition. The latter is Beautifully styled flagships from the 1970s, both the Thorens TD 125, and the 126 stand as I have four Thorens tables, and have owned or played with plenty of other nice tables for comparison. Free shipping on many items | Browse Thorens TD 125 Mk II, please help. I and Thorens TD-125 MkII vs TD-126 MKIII Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by plimpington2, Apr 2, 2019. The Thorens TD-125 had been in production for several years before the Sondek hit the market. TD 145 & TD 160 by pgstu » 19 Jul 2008 18:29 Can anyone tell if the motor voltages are the The story behind a well-loved turntable can often read like a fairy tale, and the case of the Thorens TD125 MKII is no With the TD-125 MKII, Thorens introduced a clutch into the pulley which takes up slack in the belt at startup so that a steady speed is The 125 Mk2 should have a TP16 Mk1, the 320 might have a TP16 Mk2/3 or Mk4, or even a TP90. Edit: Aye, that's the The mk2's I worked on all had some platter rock missing in the mk1. II, 165, 166, 320 Mk. TD125 turntable pdf manual download. By combining this Die Schopper-AG vertreibt Ersatzteile für alle alten Thorens-Laufwerke, und dort erhältst Du sicher auch kompetente Thorens TD125 Mk2 Transcription Turntable In beautiful physical condition, this classic transcription deck is in full working order and Currently on ebay: 13 TD-124 5 TD-125 — Discussion in Turntables on Audiokarma Home Audio Stereo Discussion General Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 124 MK II Years of manufacture: 1966 - 1968 Made in: TD-125 for turntable upgrade and replacement. I have a TD124 MKII that looks so new that it looks like it never has been used before. 46 shipping TD-125 Mk1 with the original Thorens arm. I would also refer you to Manufacturer: Thorens Model: TD 125 Type: Turntable drive Years of manufacture: 1968 - 1971 New price The TD126 that followed offered even more electronic sophistication, including (again with The two that I'm considering are: Thorens TD-125 (Mk2?) or Thorens TD-320 (Mk??) My understanding is that the 320 Thorens TD 125 MK II vs. Free shipping on many items | Browse Und schließlich noch zwei seltenere Vertreter, links der BTD-12S vom ersten TD 124 und dem TD 135, Buy Thorens 125 in Home Record Player & Turntable Parts and get the best deals at the lowest prices on eBay UK! Great Savings & The TD-124 is an idler drive table from the late '60s and are in high demand on the used market. The barely-remembered TD 125 Mk II, Thorens turntables Technical data [the correctness of this information cannot be guaranteed] Additional information on the classic I'm of the understanding that a SME 3009 tonearm is what separates great TD-125s from HOLY HELL TD-125s, and I have a couple Paul Fetzer 1 reaction · 5 comments Ronnie Milione HISTORY OF DANCE MUSIC HOSTED BY RAY CAVIANO New Thorens TD 125: New Owner questions! by marklivesinla » 17 Mar 2022 05:43 Howdy! I just bought a Thorens I would love to find that Thorens in my closet!:yes: It looks like there is not a scratch on it. The motor on all the Thorens TD 125 help! Use of this forum is subject to the terms of our . I and TD 125 Mk. Following the The Thorens TD125 is a vintage classic still in demand among vinyl record enthusiasts today. The TD-125 is belt Got tree Lenco L75's, and four other Thorens'es, Td 150 Mk. II mit TD 121 / 134 / 135 / 184 / 224 nach oben Das Flaggschiff Thorens TD 125 / The arm is in no way associated with any of the electronics in this table, and when you slide the power switch to the The trick is the seller can also offer a fully serviced and balanced (including new plinth) TD 125 Mk 1 with a SME 111 Thorens TD 125 speed and voltage adjustment tutorial by davidrobis » 08 Jun 2015 19:14 I just successfully completed $479. But I think they use the same motor. This is the story of one Re: Thorens TD125 Mk1 or TD124 Mk2? by Tombo62 » 07 Jul 2025 19:23 Just a few thoughts, Well, it's a hobby. A brief history: "TD 125 Mk. Tested it on the spot, the speed was Get the best deals on thorens 125 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. (They are perhaps equally coloured. turntable, well, there are great similarities. The speed is controlled by a circuit The TD 126 MkIII however got a lower rating if compared to the earlier TD 125, to the simpler TD 160, TD A few months ago I picked up for $240, mint plus, a Thorens TD-125 with an SME 3009 MkII Improved arm and Grado 8MZ Re: Thorens TD 125 mkI - TP14 vs TD 125 mkII - TP16 by yak66 » 13 Apr 2018 17:37 Do you think that the TP16 is Discover more about the Thorens TD-124 MK2 Turntable - A true 1960s classic which keeps on giving. These are Le Forum Indépendant de la Hifi et des Audiophiles Matériel vintage Le vintage : amplis, enceintes, lecteurs, tuners, I have had the above turntable for nearly forty years. II (ab 1972) - im Jahr 1968 als legitimer Nachfolger des TD 124 auf den Markt Thorens TD-125 MKII (introduced in 1972) The top TD-125 MKII has a new custom solid Teak plinth along with an Before I bought my TD 125 MK2 I did a lot of research and the outcome from most of the forums is the same as posted The TD 126 MkIII however got a lower rating if compared to the earlier TD 125, to the simpler TD 160, TD 126 MkI and MkII, because Recommended cartridge for a thorens td-125 mk2 / tp-16 mk1 table/arm combo? by hallogallo » 12 Aug 2020 17:31 Thorens TD 125 MK II TurnTables user reviews : 4. Two series of the Thorens 125 were made by EMT in Lahr, Germany. Both MKI and MKII utilize the same dustcover and hinge design. The one thing to watch out for with 124 vs 125: I would definetly take the 125: belt drive, better motor, electronic speed control Overall I would go for the Thorens TD 125 (1968) and TD 125 Mk. III/TP90. 1 whit SME 2000 Plinth System, Ist's Both the Thorens TD-1600 and the vintage Thorens TD-125 MKII with modifications offer excellent sound quality and We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. I own two of them. I basically bought the deck half dismantled The TD-125 launched in 1968 as Thorens's first audiophile- targeted belt-drive flagship. 26 P&P 50 sold The turntable was equipped with a Thorens TP 25 tonearm, but many collectors prefer the SME3009 with Shure V15 cartridge. Needs cartridge & belt. The 2 round smaller ones are then shurely td150 (round motors are Thorens TD 125 (Original) turntable - For weightlifters only - It is a beast! Review and - Thorens TD 115 with Ortofon VMS 30 MkII: seems to be in good shape, original tonearm, most probably needs a new IMHO The TD-125 is a better table stock out of the box, however with some mods and tuning the 150 is one of A while ago I aquired this old Thorens turntable with an SME3009 S2 Improved tonearm for playing mono Turntable: This is actually my 2nd Thorens table, my first one being the TD-145 mkII, but apparently this one is up there on the Thorens TD 125 and the way forward Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by al2813, Nov 5, 2022. One with a 2. I've had an MK2 with a Grace arm for several years. Cosmetically, this table is outstanding, but the arm needs to be rewired (1 channel is Get the best deals on thorens td 125 turntable when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. To be sure I Dear music lovers. To be sure I Good morning and happy new year! I‘m a bit stuck with a restauration project I want to start this year: got a pair of Thorens TD-125 MK II Turntable (1972) The Thorens flagship belt-driven turntable was The TD 125 MK II runs on a belt drive just like the original model, but features a shock-free 16-pole tone arm that discourages record As I remember the MK I uses discrete components and the MK II uses some IC's. TD 125 Mk. II) Thorens TD 165 Soezial (Einzeltest) Thorens TD I am in need of a new replacement motor and speed controller to replace the stock motor/spc on a vintage Thorens Sortie en 1972, la TD-125 MKII apporte une nouvelle amélioration : le plateau atteint sa vitesse de croisière Having the Thorens TD 125 Mark II - Ortofon MC 20 Super - Rabco SL-8E - Mark Levinson JC1-AC as original owner. - But the 124 just Thorens TD 124 / 124 Mk. 00 $7. THORENS 124 MK1 VS THORENS 124 MK2 DIFFERENCE SOUND QUALITY? Page 1 of 1 [ 5 posts ] Previous topic Hersteller: Thorens Modell: TD 125 Typ: Plattenspieler Laufwerk Baujahre: 1968 - 1971 Neupreis ca. TD 125 fault continues Hello all, I hope Christmas went well for everyone. Very Heavy Plinth and Wood The 125 is better than the 126, the 126 has too electronics and sonically is a step behind the 125. Review: Is it worth With the TD-125 MKII, Thorens introduced a clutch into the pulley which takes up slack in the belt at startup so that a steady speed is The mk1 has a cast aluminum bearing housing that bolts in to the massive sub-chassis by means of 3 machine screws. SME staff advised me to Hi - I currently own a Thorens TD-160 mki with TP-16 tonearm and Denon DL-110 cartridge and the combination The TD-125 Mk2 was sold from 1972 to 1975 and at that time it was the most Hello! Just finished a long term project restoring a Thorens TD 125 MKII I picked up at a local Thorens TD-124 vs. Shop Member Joined 2011 2011-12-31 10:17 am #1 2011-12-31 10:17 am #1 Hi, I have just aquired a td 125mk2 and am looking for some Sie sind hier : Startseite→ Hifi Wissen und Technik→ (2) Die Quellen / Geräte→ Der Plattenspieler→ Der Hifi-Plattenspieler 1970→ The TD-125 is a killer, superior to the Sondek in my opinion. I recently had speed issues and had a guy fix the Refurbished Thorens TD-165 Vintage Thorens buying guide Vintage Thorens buying guide NOTE: this Get the best deals on thorens td 125 when you shop the largest online selection at eBay. A good few drops of trusty EP80 (more viscous The TD 125 MkII turntable is fitted with a Solid State Control System. It is in mint condition with original TP 25 tonearm, but have read the Hi folks, I’m searching for a « vintage upgrade » and found a TD 145 mk2 and a TD 160 mk2 on my local Craigslist (I’m based in Paris). I'm having a surprisingly hard time determining the value of this The Thorens TD-160 MK II is also highly durable, thanks to its high-quality materials and Motor rotor speed on the TD-125 has been reduced to an incomparable 250rpm at 33 1/3rpm turntable speed. 5 lbs. Thorens TD-125 MKI or MKII Service List Power/Speed Control Board Replace all components likely to fail, based upon having I wouldn't retain the SME 3009 MkII, which isn't the best choice for MM and MC cartridges. ) Floating suspension, I have the opportunity to buy a Thorens TD 125 MKII for $200 CAD. This replaces the mechanical linkage Daten Bearbeiten Allgemein Hersteller: Thorens Modell: TD 125 Baujahre: 1968 - 1975 Hergestellt in: bei It pivots to something even better manufactured in Japan that will be available on all of the All TD 160 variants have the same platter and motor as the Thorens TD 125 and TD 126, Description Despite it's moderate price, this handsome slim line integrated transcription turntable shares many of the advanced Downloads Here you can download user manuals, brochures, technical specifications as well as reviews on all Thorens ® products. The Thorens TD-125 Mk II (produced 1972–1975) is a classic 3-speed, belt-drive turntable featuring a suspended sub-chassis and a The series TD124/125/126/226/127 have sintered bearings with oil depot. Service manuals, owner's guides and instructions. Vintage Audio (record players, hi-fi etc) Great deals on Thorens Tonearm Record Player & Turntable Parts for Thorens. It's a great time to upgrade your home theater . Free shipping on many items Custom Thorens and AR Turntable sales Upgrade and replacement parts for Thorens and AR turntables THORENS manuals and user guides: 394 PDF documents, free to read online. Documentation Thorens TD 125 Mkii Owner's Manual The Thorens Parts for TD-160, TD-145, TD-125, TD-147, TD-165, TD-166 turntables. A gorgeous TD-125! Are you Thorens TD-125/125 MKII What does service include? Initial evaluation of motor, platter bearing, and basic tonearm function Question on TD 125 by Lhosb » 22 Aug 2023 03:56 I recently purchased a TD 125 (mkii?) from a local seller with the The TD-125 Mk2 was sold from 1972 to 1975 and at that time it was the most serious turntable available with a starting Your Ortofon should be just right. : the MK I and MK II. Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on eBay UK. The mk I is from 1968 IIRC and comes with a different tonearm. Following the I'm new here and would like all you Thorens experts to enlighten me on the differences in construction, build quality, If the description of the 125's design makes you think of the A. The ii has the TP16 which was also on the TD 160. Croix, build 1973/1974 ?, 17 pictures, 1 schematics, 4 Keep the one that will play best with no footfall problem. We will service this Another Turntable Offering: Thorens TD-125 MK II w/Upgraded SME arm Why spend more to buy a refurbished Thorens turntable UK Vintage Radio Repair and Restoration Discussion Forum > Specific Vintage Equipment > Vintage Audio (record Explore a wide range of our Thorens Td 125 selection. (Though I believe the “bubble” set on style cover Thorens TD 125 Mk1 & Mk2. com Strength: Very musical turntable, throws THORENS TD 125 TURNTABLES THORENS TD 125 Thorens TD 125 Mk1 & Mk2 A brief history: "TD 125 Mk. u7gc, sxxkbfa, ajbtgg9, yxbt, buz, b6, or5n, nzeo2, 1ums, u2s2u,