Thorens - TD125 + 3009 SIII tonearm Turntable
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Thorens TD125 fitted with the SME 3009 Series III tonearm, manufactured in 1970, in good condition and fully functional, weighing 8 kg and including the original box.
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Legendary turntable with one of the best tonearms available—the SME 3009 Series III. In excellent working condition and cosmetically well preserved. It is sold without a cartridge, but I do have some available if the buyer wishes to fit one.
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General Description
The Thorens TD 125 is the legendary successor to the TD 124 and is widely considered the "Rolls Royce" of belt-drive turntables from the golden age of analog. This heavy-duty transcription deck features a massive 7kg cast sub-chassis suspended on three adjustable springs, providing elite isolation from vibrations. This specific unit is upgraded with the SME 3009 Series III tonearm—a masterpiece of British precision. While the TD 125 provides a rock-solid, silent foundation with electronic speed control, the Series III arm (featuring a titanium nitride arm tube and fluid damping) is designed to extract the finest details from high-compliance cartridges. Together, they form a "high-end" pairing that offers a sophisticated, airy, and deeply musical soundstage that remains a benchmark for audiophiles today.
Technical Specifications: Thorens TD 125 (Motor Unit)
Drive Method: Belt drive
Motor: 16-pole synchronous motor (driven by a solid-state Wien Bridge oscillator)
Speeds: 16, 33, and 45 rpm (Electronic selection)
Pitch Control: ±2% with illuminated stroboscope
Platter: 3.2 kg, 12-inch diameter, anti-magnetic die-cast zinc alloy
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.04% (DIN 45507)
Rumble: -68dB (weighted)
Dimensions: 460 x 360 x 150 mm
Weight: approx. 14.5 kg
Technical Specifications: SME 3009 Series III (Tonearm)
Type: S-shaped ultra-low mass precision pick-up arm
Arm Tube: Titanium Nitride (integrated headshell)
Effective Mass: 5.0 grams
Tracking Force: 0 to 2.5 grams
Cartridge Range: 0.1 to 13 grams
Damping: Fluid damping system (FD200) with interchangeable paddles
Adjustment: Fully adjustable VTA, overhang, and lateral balance
Connection: RCA/Cinch output
Legendary turntable with one of the best tonearms available—the SME 3009 Series III. In excellent working condition and cosmetically well preserved. It is sold without a cartridge, but I do have some available if the buyer wishes to fit one.
Here is the information for the Thorens TD 125 fitted with the SME 3009 Series III tonearm, formatted for your Catawiki listing.
General Description
The Thorens TD 125 is the legendary successor to the TD 124 and is widely considered the "Rolls Royce" of belt-drive turntables from the golden age of analog. This heavy-duty transcription deck features a massive 7kg cast sub-chassis suspended on three adjustable springs, providing elite isolation from vibrations. This specific unit is upgraded with the SME 3009 Series III tonearm—a masterpiece of British precision. While the TD 125 provides a rock-solid, silent foundation with electronic speed control, the Series III arm (featuring a titanium nitride arm tube and fluid damping) is designed to extract the finest details from high-compliance cartridges. Together, they form a "high-end" pairing that offers a sophisticated, airy, and deeply musical soundstage that remains a benchmark for audiophiles today.
Technical Specifications: Thorens TD 125 (Motor Unit)
Drive Method: Belt drive
Motor: 16-pole synchronous motor (driven by a solid-state Wien Bridge oscillator)
Speeds: 16, 33, and 45 rpm (Electronic selection)
Pitch Control: ±2% with illuminated stroboscope
Platter: 3.2 kg, 12-inch diameter, anti-magnetic die-cast zinc alloy
Wow and Flutter: Less than 0.04% (DIN 45507)
Rumble: -68dB (weighted)
Dimensions: 460 x 360 x 150 mm
Weight: approx. 14.5 kg
Technical Specifications: SME 3009 Series III (Tonearm)
Type: S-shaped ultra-low mass precision pick-up arm
Arm Tube: Titanium Nitride (integrated headshell)
Effective Mass: 5.0 grams
Tracking Force: 0 to 2.5 grams
Cartridge Range: 0.1 to 13 grams
Damping: Fluid damping system (FD200) with interchangeable paddles
Adjustment: Fully adjustable VTA, overhang, and lateral balance
Connection: RCA/Cinch output
Details
Era
1900-2000
Brand
Thorens
Model
TD125 + 3009 SIII tonearm
Multiple Models
No
Physical condition
Good
Nr of items
1
Includes
Box
Year of Manufacturing
1970
Weight
8 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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