Thorens - TD 126 Mk III Electronic Turntable - Multiple models

Thorens TD 126 Mk III Electronic is an iconic, audiophile hi-fi turntable. It was produced by the renowned Swiss-German brand Thorens from 1979–1986. The TD 126 series is regarded as one of the best and most advanced designs in the company’s history. The belt-driven drive with electronic regulation uses a unique 72-pole DC motor, connected to a precise tachometer system. This provides excellent rotational stability. The platter and tonearm are mounted on an independent, internally damped platform supported by powerful springs. This solution effectively isolates the needle from external vibrations and the surface. At rotational speeds: Unlike standard turntables, the Mk III version supports speeds of 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm, allowing the playback of shellac records. MKIII, equipped with advanced automation, offers a contactless limit switch, which lifts the tonearm at the end of the record and stops the platter, protecting the stylus from wear.
- Tonearm SME 3009 Series III:
- Cartridges Ortofon OM 40