Thorens - TD 126 Mk III Turntable - Multiple models

Thorens TD 126 Mk III Electronic is a legendary, audiophile-grade hi-fi turntable. It was produced by the renowned Swiss-German brand Thorens from 1979 to 1986. The TD 126 series is regarded as one of the best and most advanced designs in the history of this company. Belt-driven with electronic regulation, it uses a unique 72-pole DC motor, connected to a precise tachometry system. This provides perfect speed stability. The platter and tonearm are mounted on an independent, internally damped platform using 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 33 1/3, 45, and 78 rpm, allowing playback of shellac records. MKIII, equipped with advanced automation, offers a contactless end-of-record switch that lifts the tonearm at the end of the record and stops the platter, protecting the needle from wear.
- Tonearm SME 3009 Series III:
- Cartridge Ortofon OM 40