Thorens TD 124
Vintage & classic turntables · 1957–1968 Discontinued
$1,500–$3,500 typical US used price
The Swiss-made TD 124 used a hybrid belt-plus-idler drive, a heavy cast-iron platter with a clutched aluminium upper platter for quick starts, and fine speed adjustment via a magnetic brake. A Mk II arrived in 1965 before it was replaced by belt-drive designs.
Alongside the Garrard 301, the most revered idler-era transcription deck, now a serious collectable with a thriving restoration scene.
Good to know
- No built-in phono stage — use an amplifier with a phono input or add a separate phono preamplifier.
- This is a used-market purchase. Ask about condition, originality and service history, especially the belt, bearing and stylus.
Specifications
| Drive | idler drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 16/33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | cast iron main platter with aluminium upper platter |
| Tonearm | none (usually sold as chassis; Thorens BTD-12S optional) |
| Years | 1957–1968 |
Cartridge and replacement stylus
The fitted cartridge is not mapped to a verified replacement part. See the model-specific stylus guidance →
Where to buy the Thorens TD 124
4 US retailers handle used or discontinued decks like this — each outbound link searches the deck on that retailer’s site.
| Retailer | Type | Shipping | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Guitar Center | music retail | Free standard shipping on most orders $25+. | View at Guitar Center ↗ |
| Reverb | used marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at Reverb ↗ |
| Upscale Audio | hifi independent | Free USA shipping on orders over $99 (exclusions for oversized items). | View at Upscale Audio ↗ |
| eBay | marketplace | Shipping set per seller; many listings ship free within the US. | View at eBay ↗ |
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