The Thorens TD-124DD Turntable

The letters DD usually mean something else to me, but in this case, they mean direct drive. Not something you’d usually expect from Thorens, long time makers of idler wheel tables, that have become famous the world over. So this reimagined version, has a mega reputation to live up to.

Without having a well preserved (or restored) original to do a direct comparison, I can only go on my memories. Packaged with a 9-inch Thorens arm, and thanks to the folks at MoFi Distribution, Ortofon’s latest SPU cartridge, designated the TD124, how can I go wrong?

The table sets up quickly, and unlike its ancestor, does not have a cast iron platter (though the supplied one has plenty of mass) to destroy your favorite moving coil cartridge. #askmehowiknow.

All the styling cues are here, and the only thing that seems a little off is when you lift the platter it looks more like an SL-1200 than a Thorens. But that’s progress. Playing through the MoFi Master Phono phono stage in current mode is lovely. The sound is big, lush and dynamic.

We’ve got a lot more to unpack here, and we will be doing a proper comparison to a vintage 124 as well, because if nothing else – I want to know. Stay tuned.

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