Thorens TD-124 mk II is a Classic Analog Time-Capsule of Near Perfection. Visit my shop Trading Post in Crystal Lake IL. Follow me on / craigslisthunter
Thank You. I have learned a lot from your video's. I'm a small seller on Ebay but now with the knowledge I have learned from you I'm hoping to sell a lot more.
Really helpful. I run into a lot of vintage phonographic equipment in my area. My Dad is a former audio specialist technician so I use him to help evaluate my purchases. Wish I had your shop set up for cleaning testing etc
Hey Pete. I'm doing a similar thing with a rather rare Technics sl series TT. It's near mint but had lots of operational issues. It's sitting at the repair shop waiting to be fixed. All in I will have spent around $115 including purchase price and hope to at least double my money. I will probably ship internationally for this item too as I know there are tons of fervent audiophiles overseas that will pay great money for quality audio items. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for another great "note" as you say, I keep forgetting your other notes, hope you can make a compilation of your best "notes" video, thanks video
Pete, keep in mind that back then the arm was a separate purchase on a upper end audiophile turntable. So a little research will be needed to determine what the arm is. Thorens was still offering armless turntables up through the 1980's, however the overall quality had declined vs. that unit. I snagged a Rek-O-Kut turntable long ago (which I am keeping as it sounds amazing) that was actually 4 separate items... the turntable itself, the base, the arm (which is a Rek-O-Kut in this case) and of course the cartridge... which ironically happens to be a Grado. I know mine is worth a fortune, but it's worth more to me.
I've flipped a couple Thorens TT's .... I would imagine the dust cover (if original), if you can find one, would go for silly money. Did it come with one?
Hello I really enjoy watching your show since I am getting into reselling myself, as a matter of fact been doing really good selling use electronics thanks to getting some great deals on Craigslist, anyways wanted to know if you can make a video on the apps you use on your show to see how much items are going for when trying to buy items to sale, would really appreciated thanks Estarlyn 25 years old:)
The Arm on your Craigslist, $175 Thorens TD 124 MK II is NOT the original arm. In fact, it’s not even a Thorens arm. It’s an American made arm from a company called Audio Empire. They made a line of excellent belt drive turntables, and it’s somewhat unusual to find an arm from an Audio Empire “Troubadour” turntable on another brand of ‘table. The arms are good, if a bit on the high-mass side. They are dynamically balanced (the counterweight balances the arm, fore to aft, but the stylus force is provided by a clock spring which pulls the front of the arm (and the cartridge/stylus) toward the platter.
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The Thorens is a turntable, the more common nomenclature. A Gramophone would be a complete playing unit like the Victrola.
+AQuietNight I should say that Thorens was a good catch. I had a later date Thorens and I am sorry I sold it.
Great find and enjoyable as always.
Thank You. I have learned a lot from your video's. I'm a small seller on Ebay but now with the knowledge I have learned from you I'm hoping to sell a lot more.
Awesome Always Great Tips from you Pete!
Really helpful. I run into a lot of vintage phonographic equipment in my area. My Dad is a former audio specialist technician so I use him to help evaluate my purchases. Wish I had your shop set up for cleaning testing etc
You rock, Pete. Thank you!
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Awesome! Thanks so much for the heads up. I'll keep my eyes open. :)
Hey Pete. I'm doing a similar thing with a rather rare Technics sl series TT. It's near mint but had lots of operational issues. It's sitting at the repair shop waiting to be fixed. All in I will have spent around $115 including purchase price and hope to at least double my money. I will probably ship internationally for this item too as I know there are tons of fervent audiophiles overseas that will pay great money for quality audio items. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks for another great "note" as you say, I keep forgetting your other notes, hope you can make a compilation of your best "notes" video, thanks video
Pete, keep in mind that back then the arm was a separate purchase on a upper end audiophile turntable. So a little research will be needed to determine what the arm is. Thorens was still offering armless turntables up through the 1980's, however the overall quality had declined vs. that unit. I snagged a Rek-O-Kut turntable long ago (which I am keeping as it sounds amazing) that was actually 4 separate items... the turntable itself, the base, the arm (which is a Rek-O-Kut in this case) and of course the cartridge... which ironically happens to be a Grado. I know mine is worth a fortune, but it's worth more to me.
Great video Pete always good information can we see the turntable when its finished?
Thanks Pete ! I hope that you show to us that record player after complete restoration.... Good day..
I've flipped a couple Thorens TT's .... I would imagine the dust cover (if original), if you can find one, would go for silly money. Did it come with one?
Hello I really enjoy watching your show since I am getting into reselling myself, as a matter of fact been doing really good selling use electronics thanks to getting some great deals on Craigslist, anyways wanted to know if you can make a video on the apps you use on your show to see how much items are going for when trying to buy items to sale, would really appreciated thanks Estarlyn 25 years old:)
Can you please show how and what you clean these items with!
sweet! I'm just starting out making videos nice vids what program do you use to edit your videos. Thanks! Sweet knowledge bro! Keep killing it
I got my TD 124 in a second hand store for $3.98, also got a TD160 for the same price.
Richard Fay WHERE!!???!!!??
Richard Fay how much to sell it???????
I got my mk 2 and SME 3012 for free, someone threw away in front of my front door.
Sure you did .
The Arm on your Craigslist, $175 Thorens TD 124 MK II is NOT the original arm. In fact, it’s not even a Thorens arm. It’s an American made arm from a company called Audio Empire. They made a line of excellent belt drive turntables, and it’s somewhat unusual to find an arm from an Audio Empire “Troubadour” turntable on another brand of ‘table.
The arms are good, if a bit on the high-mass side. They are dynamically balanced (the counterweight balances the arm, fore to aft, but the stylus force is provided by a clock spring which pulls the front of the arm (and the cartridge/stylus) toward the platter.
Nice Price. Here in Switzerland costs an old Thorens in this condition minimum 1000 swiss francs.
Time for some Ray Henry Polka albums.
Also keep an eye out for Garrard 301's they go for more than Thorens
did you ever find a pioneer sx 1980?
i would imagine shipping a heavy equalizer would be a fortune.
How much does a 124 Thorens go for now?
Thorens turntables are absolutely hard to find.
lots on ebay
Is gramophone just a fancy name for a turntable?
Nice unit!
But GRAMAPHONE? lol. :)
Great Vid Pete!
First!
I had one good but not top audiophile sound.... sold it to Japan
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