Thorens - TD124, - tonearm SME 3009 Turntable

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Thorens TD124 turntable with a SME 3009 tonearm, Stanton 681 cartridge and SME S2 headshell, produced between 1957 and 1968, in excellent physical condition and tested and ready for use, weighing 30 kg.

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The subject of the advertisement is a Thorens TD124 turntable + SME 3009 arm.

The turntable was produced in the years (1957-1968).

TD124 is a brilliant example of Swiss precision engineering and craftsmanship.

The turntable presents live/onsite phenomenally. Solid, stable plinth - restored and lacquered to a high gloss.

The turntable consists of the following elements:

- drive Thorens TD124,
- SME 3009 arm,
- Stanton 681 cartridge,
- SME S2 headshell,


# SME 3009

Classic 9-inch J-shaped arm with knife-edge bearings. Adjustable overhang, vertical tracking force, anti-skate, and arm height.
Sensitivity and force combined with versatility ensure the continued popularity of the 3009 model.
Cartridge from the mid-1960s.

Specifications:

Description: Universal-type fully adjustable pickup arm. Stylus force range: 0.25–5 gm, adjustable without external force gauge; will counterbalance pickups weighing from 2–20 grams. Height range (motor board to top of arm base): 3.25–2.375". Nominal arm length: 9". Stylus-to-pivot-center distance: 8.43" adjustable ±0.5". Depth below top of motor board: 2.75". Rear overhang (max): 3.25". Pivot friction: 0.02 gram, measured at stylus. Head: Four-circuit plug-in, with screw collar.

# Thorens TD124

Specification:

Speeds: 4-speed variable speed (+-3%)
Platter: 12", 11.5 lbs table with separate non-magnetic aluminium shell cover
Drive: precision-built motor with extra compliant belt plus idler isolates motor vibration
Power: 100/250V, 50/60Hz
Wow / flutter / rumble: exceeds NAB specifications
Tonearm: replaceable tonearm mounting board for 12" and 16" arms
Dimensions: 15" wide x 12 7/8" deep with 12" arm mounting board
* Approximate weight

The subject of the advertisement is a Thorens TD124 turntable + SME 3009 arm.

The turntable was produced in the years (1957-1968).

TD124 is a brilliant example of Swiss precision engineering and craftsmanship.

The turntable presents live/onsite phenomenally. Solid, stable plinth - restored and lacquered to a high gloss.

The turntable consists of the following elements:

- drive Thorens TD124,
- SME 3009 arm,
- Stanton 681 cartridge,
- SME S2 headshell,


# SME 3009

Classic 9-inch J-shaped arm with knife-edge bearings. Adjustable overhang, vertical tracking force, anti-skate, and arm height.
Sensitivity and force combined with versatility ensure the continued popularity of the 3009 model.
Cartridge from the mid-1960s.

Specifications:

Description: Universal-type fully adjustable pickup arm. Stylus force range: 0.25–5 gm, adjustable without external force gauge; will counterbalance pickups weighing from 2–20 grams. Height range (motor board to top of arm base): 3.25–2.375". Nominal arm length: 9". Stylus-to-pivot-center distance: 8.43" adjustable ±0.5". Depth below top of motor board: 2.75". Rear overhang (max): 3.25". Pivot friction: 0.02 gram, measured at stylus. Head: Four-circuit plug-in, with screw collar.

# Thorens TD124

Specification:

Speeds: 4-speed variable speed (+-3%)
Platter: 12", 11.5 lbs table with separate non-magnetic aluminium shell cover
Drive: precision-built motor with extra compliant belt plus idler isolates motor vibration
Power: 100/250V, 50/60Hz
Wow / flutter / rumble: exceeds NAB specifications
Tonearm: replaceable tonearm mounting board for 12" and 16" arms
Dimensions: 15" wide x 12 7/8" deep with 12" arm mounting board
* Approximate weight

Details

Era
1900-2000
Brand
Thorens
Model
TD124, - tonearm SME 3009
Physical condition
Excellent
Number of objects
1
Includes
No cables
Weight
30 kg
Functional condition
Tested and working/playable
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