Thorens TD 125
Vintage & classic turntables · 1968–1977 Discontinued
$500–$900 typical US used price
Thorens' belt-drive flagship replaced the TD 124, pairing a three-point suspended sub-chassis with an electronic Wien-bridge oscillator controlling motor speed — advanced for 1968. The Mk II of 1972 refined the arm and electronics, and many were sold armless for SME arms.
One of the first turntables with electronic speed control and a benchmark suspended-subchassis design of its era.
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 | belt drive |
|---|---|
| Speeds | 16/33/45 rpm |
| Operation | manual |
| Built-in phono stage | No |
| USB output | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| Platter | zinc-alloy |
| Tonearm | Thorens TP-25 (Mk II versions often fitted with TP-16; also sold armless) |
| Years | 1968–1977 |
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 125
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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