Thorens TD 124 DD turntable
High-end turntables · 2019–present In production
$11,995 US reference price
Thorens TD 124 DD is a current direct-drive, manual operation, 33/45 rpm playback high-end turntable. The US reference price is $11,995.
Decision snapshot
The five things to check first
- Plays
- 33/45 rpm
- System hookup
- Phono input or preamp needed
- Cueing
- Manual cueing
- Stylus path
- Fitment not yet resolved
- Buying status
- Current model
Setup bottom line: Budget for a phono input or separate phono preamp as well as amplification and speakers. Check model-specific stylus evidence →
The reborn TD 124: the 1957 classic's looks and mass, re-engineered around a modern high-torque direct drive instead of the old idler wheel.
A faithful — and controversial — resurrection of the most famous Thorens of all.
Model history: Built from Thorens' original blueprints for the legendary 1957-67 TD 124, this reinterpretation keeps the classic look but replaces the original's belt-and-idler-wheel drive with a modern 12-pole direct-drive motor mounted centrally beneath the platter, giving more torque than the vintage two-stage mechanism.
Checked against the manufacturer’s site: 2026-07
Who it suits
Best suited to: an established system where the amp, speakers and room can resolve what this deck retrieves from the groove. Less ideal for: a first turntable — the same budget goes much further spent on mid-range separates first.
Compatibility and setup
- Manual operation: you cue and lift the tonearm by hand at the start and end of each side — there’s no auto-return or auto-lift.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- Sold without a cartridge fitted — budget for a compatible cartridge and setup before first use.
- Professional setup of tracking force, alignment, azimuth and arm height is worth budgeting for at this level.
Specifications
| Drive | direct drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Cartridge included | sold bare or with SPU 124 |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | heavy aluminium |
| Tonearm | TP 124 |
| Dimensions | 425 x 350 x 185 mm (W x H x D) |
| Weight | 37.5 lb (17 kg) |
| Finishes | Silver / Black |
| Years | 2019–present |
How it sits in the catalogue
Its direct-drive mechanism is shared by 17% of current models in the database (32 of 183). On price it sits mid-pack of its category — 67% of priced high-end decks cost less.
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Keep the evidence layers separate
Buying evidence for this model
- US reference price
- $11,995. A dated guide value for comparison, not an offer or availability claim.
- Live retailer offers
- No live offer feed is enabled for this model.
- Retailer links
- Brand or product routes to relevant US retailers; a search link is not a stock claim.
An internally verified exact identifier may improve offer matching, but it is not published as a catalogue fact unless independently corroborated. Always confirm the exact model, final price, delivery and returns with the retailer.
Where to buy the Thorens TD 124 DD
2 US retailers stock Thorens — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at eBay ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | Search at Reverb ↗ |