TD125 electronic belt-drive turntable with SME 3009 S2 tonearm

This unit has been refurbished, and will be supplied with a new lid and hinges. 3 months warranty. The Ortofon OM10 cartridge has a brand new stylus, but we are willing to negotiate on a different cartridge. There is also an SME Series 3 tonearm that could be fitted instead of the 3009.

Free delivery to Brisbane metro area or pickup from Esk. There will be an additional packaging and insurance cost if being sent by post or courier. Please ask for a quote.

The Thorens TD-125 is a highly respected vintage belt-drive turntable, famous for its robust build, three speeds (16, 33, 45 RPM), electronic speed control with pitch adjustment via a Wien bridge oscillator, and a three-point suspended sub-chassis for excellent vibration isolation, making it a durable, audiophile-grade deck often paired with quality tonearms like the SME 3009. Key features include a heavy platter, electronic speed switching, a strobe viewer for precise adjustments, and a solid, well-engineered design that remains sought-after for vinyl playback

Description

The TD125 has taken a giant step in banishing rumble, with solid state circuitry replacing the conventional mechanical methods used for electronic speed control.

This reduces the number of moving parts and total mass so frequently a rumble producing factor.

Motor rotor velocity, another rumble originator, is precisely governed by a dependable Wein Bridge transistorized oscillator.

It's frequency is varied exactly (by a gold plated switch) to change the speed of the motor and these adjustments may be viewed instantly on the built-in stroboscope.

Motor rotor speed on the TD-125 has been reduced to an incomparable 250rpm at 33 1/3rpm turntable speed.

By combining this factor with solid-state circuitry and the Wein Bridge oscillator, Thorens has reduced rumble to an infinitesimal and inaudible -48db (-68db weighted); less rumble than any other turntable on the market!

The tonearm and turntable platter of the TD-125 are mounted on an independent chassis.

This unit is then shock mounted to another chassis which houses the drive system and controls.

As a consequence the tonearm is protected against shocks when the controls are operated and acoustic feedback is minimised because of the absence of vibrations.

Vibrations are further decreased by the precision polished, self-lubricating bearings of the turntable platter.

Specifications

Drive method: Belt driven

Speeds: 16, 33, 45 rpm

Motor: 16-pole synchronous motor

Platter: 7 ibs, 12" diameter, anti-magnetic die-cast

Rumble: -68dB