TT Recommendation

[George Hincapie]

Thanks for all of the comments and suggestions; I am grateful to each of you.

This is the package a friend suggested; he has the same: https://www.sevenoakssoundandvision.co. ... table.aspx

The Thorens won't switch between speeds properly, it won't start consistently and the belt frequently comes off. The belt and friction disc that contacts inside the platter are new Thorens replacements.

Some photos:

[r3xj0hn570n]

The bike analogy is a good one. In this case your chain keeps falling off, so your chain has worn out (you've replaced your belt), your chainring or cassette has worn out (you need to inspect the rest of the wear surfaces) or your derailleur is misadjusted (check your speed change mechanism). Yup, i used to work in a bike shop as a bike mechanic.

I tried a gyrodeck. It was OK, but not better than my old AR. If i wanted to just buy a fuss free TT i'd be looking a new technics SL1500C (auto return).

[Vinyl-ant]

Im part way through fixing a 124 at the moment that displayed some of those symptoms, yours probably wants a good going over. Those issues are not insurmountable

[George Hincapie]

Im part way through fixing a 124 at the moment that displayed some of those symptoms, yours probably wants a good going over. Those issues are not insurmountable

I honestly wouldn't have the first idea about where to start.

I have been considering sending it to Switzerland for this chap to work some magic: https://www.schopper.ch/index.php?page= ... 35-MKII-en

[Vinyl-ant]

That guy is supposed to be the guy for the 124 and 135, id contact him before throwing the best part of 3 grand at something new
The 124 and 135 arent all that complicated, they do need careful methodical setting up from what ive learned looking at the one im working on

[antonio66]

A well thought of tt for sale here https://www.hifiwigwam.com/forum/thread ... le.107850/

[antonio66]

and yet another suitable table https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads ... ed.265859/

[antonio66]

and yet another suitable table https://pinkfishmedia.net/forum/threads ... ed.265859/

I once had the cash for an Orbe & SME. I sat down at the dealer and it sent me to sleep within 10 minutes.

YMMV

[Fretless]

There is a Logic deck on Ebay:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/194589983149 ... Sw4J1hpU2d

The mk1 version with manual speed change and without the later central main spring. Setup for an SME/Rega arm (not included).

[Latteman]

If you are uk based Ant is a good choice-
Either for your Thorens or a refurbished Lenco