Thorens TD 124 DD ā A Legend, Reborn
Some turntables are products. The Thorens TD 124 DD is a piece of audio history. The original TD 124, introduced in 1957, was the workhorse of broadcast studios worldwide ā from the BBC to NPR affiliates, from recording studios to the listening rooms of the most devoted audiophiles of its era. Over 90,000 were built. Decades later, it remains one of the most sought-after vintage turntables on the planet, commanding serious money on the used market and inspiring a loyalty that no other turntable quite matches. The TD 124 DD doesn't simply revisit that legacy ā it rebuilds it from the ground up with modern engineering, without losing a single ounce of what made the original great.
Direct Drive Done Right The original TD 124 used a combination of belt and idler-wheel drive ā a complex, characterful system that gave it its signature sonic personality. For the DD, Thorens developed a brand-new 12-pole direct-drive motor that delivers all the torque, speed stability, and instant start-up authority of the original, while solving the cogging and slip-stick issues that gave earlier direct-drive designs a bad reputation. The result is a motor with rock-solid speed consistency, low wow and flutter (ā¤0.04% DIN/WRMS), and a musical presentation that honors the original's legendary drive and immediacy.
The TP 124 Tonearm ā Precision in Every Parameter The purpose-built TP 124 9-inch tonearm is fully adjustable in every parameter ā VTA, azimuth, tracking force, and anti-skating ā the last of which uses an innovative ruby-bearing solution for frictionless, repeatable accuracy. The patented electronic tonearm lift ensures the stylus is placed and raised gently every time, protecting both your records and your cartridge investment. A universal bayonet-style headshell is included, giving you the freedom to run virtually any cartridge you choose.
Maximum Flexibility, Maximum Compatibility For those who want the ultimate pairing, Thorens developed the SPU 124 moving-coil cartridge in partnership with Ortofon ā a modern take on the legendary Ortofon SPU, one of the most revered cartridges in vinyl history. A second, slightly heavier counterweight is included in the box to accommodate it. Whether you go with the SPU 124 or bring your own favorite cartridge, the TD 124 DD is ready.
The Chassis: An Icon Refined The purist design of the original TD 124 is faithfully preserved ā the same visual presence, the same imposing aluminum chassis ā but now resting on vibration-damping elastomer isolators that mirror the original's rubber mushroom feet in feel and viscosity. The 7.7 lb aluminum platter contributes serious rotational inertia, while the overall sandwich construction keeps resonance out of the signal path. Four adjustable feet let you level the table precisely on any surface.
System-Ready Connectivity Out back, you'll find gold-plated RCA outputs for traditional setups, plus balanced XLR connections for audiophile-grade separates. A high-quality external linear power supply ensures clean, interference-free power delivery. Both outputs share a ground terminal, and the whole rear panel is laid out with the kind of thoughtfulness you'd expect from a table at this level.
Critical Acclaim The Absolute Sound awarded the TD 124 DD a Golden Ear, calling its performance "fully competitive with others costing multiples of its retail price." Stereophile praised its "deep well of touch, tone, texture, and impact," noting that familiar records took on new life through it. This is not hype ā it's a table that has been measured, listened to, and judged by the most demanding ears in American audio journalism, and it passed every test.
The TD 124 DD is for the listener who knows the history, respects the craft, and refuses to settle for anything less than the real thing.
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