It can be a challenge but it can also be carried out successfully by those who have taken the time to learn the correct process. However it remains that many hobbiests have tried it and continue to have trouble getting the motor to operate as it did when new. Really what it takes is to make certain that the motor has been serviced properly. This doesn't mean that issues of speed inaccuracies can't be overcome. And in particular when the unit has been left in storage for several years then put back to use without any service. Problems with speed inaccuracy has plagued this line up. The iron platter strobe pattern featured a strobe pattern for all 4 speeds in both 50 and 60hz frequencies. This so-called non-magnetic platter weighs 5 pounds and has a single strobe pattern for 33-1/3rd rpm only in either 50hz or 60hz patterns. In reality this non-mag platter was really the cast zinc platter from the Td135, with a bearing adapter that allowed it to be used on the standard 14mm TD124 bearing. Later in the production run of the first version and then on into the mkII version it was optional to order the player with a "non-magnetic" platter. Originally, and throught the production run, the TD124 was equipped with a 9 lb iron platter. The TD121, using the same chassis as the TD124 but with a lighter platter, no fine pitch control, no strobe, etc.Īll of the TD124 models had fine speed pitch control that used a knob on top of the speed control switcher and had a strobe window. The TD135, similar to the TD134 but a later development. The TD184, a semi auto version of the TD134. After it came the TD134, a lighter, less expensive version using a stamped steel chassis, lighter platter and bearing, no armboard but equipped with an oem Thorens arm and no provision for any other. But the Td124 was always the top of the line. A great journeyThere are many different variants within the family of the Thorens TD124. How a nail dragging on plastic sounds so damn good does too.Įnjoy it it’s both nostalgia and out past coming back for me. Mad for its sound I have a few tables now how and why they sound different is alluding me. When I have time I will post results and why it happens on mine. Speed accuracy mine now plays to fast at one speed. I have seen knobs on the opposite side and varying knobs on speed control. My speed controller has a knob on top to adjust the speed.
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However this can be counteracted by setting vtf with a vtf gage that holds the stylus at record level while it is located directly over the iron platter.īe aware there is a few models with variety’s one how they look.įor one i own a later serial number then yours but looks a bit different. Rather, a healthy specimen will present an apparent quiet background to the music.Īdditionally, the iron platter of the original TD124 design does in fact -attract- the stronger magnets of moving coil cartridges down toward it. Also these models are known to have a healthy amount of visceral thrust to their presentation.Īdditionally, these models do not necessarily produce lots of rumble. Most people tend to describe the effect as having an 'organic' sense to it. Therefore this motor never locks-in to mains frequency, so to speak. It is a design where the motor attempts to synchronize with mains frequency but can not because the 'shaded poles' are designed to allow some slippage. The motor is classified as a 'shaded pole induction motor.
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Of note: The TD124 shares the same essential motor design with the Garrard 301/401 series and you can expect to hear some similarities between the three models as a result. If you would like to peruse a collection of photo documentations of the rebuild process, I have made this available at my website within the TD124 Dept there. So far I've heard no negatives about the service providers mentioned in this reply. All of these have considerable expertise with the TD124. In Europe I can think of at least three service providers including Schopper, Swissonor (both of those in Switzerland) and Hanze Hi-Fi in NL. Otherwise they can be contacted off ebay for the same service. All of these advertise their service over ebay and are bound by ebay rules if the service is purchased through that venue. Three names come to mind at the moment, Jec965 (Jim Campbel), STS turntables and Chris Harban at Woodsong Audio. I think you have several choices for rebuild service done in the United States.
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