scott0527 Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 a Blueberry. Why didn't I think if this sooner? Cream on the left with the Denon DL103 and regular phono on the right with the Dynavector HOMC 20XL. This is a setup I can live with for a while. Thanks to Allan and others for reminding me how good the 124 can be. I've spent about 6 months rebuilding the thing. It was a pretty noisy little bugger when I first got it so I cast it for a couple of years. But all it needed was a few new parts and a motor rebuild and it is sounding very nice. Adding the very afforable Denon DL103 allows me to make use of the Blueberry's Cream option. Now I just need twice as much time for listening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charlieboy Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 Very cool! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 That right channel gain is set quite a bit higher than the left. What's going on? BTW - Nice setup you got there! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted June 5, 2006 Author Share Posted June 5, 2006 That right channel gain is set quite a bit higher than the left. What's going on? BTW - Nice setup you got there! 2 o'clock is about normal for me. I fell asleep while listening last night and was fumbling around in the dark turning things off. I suppose a little night light would be prudent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 5, 2006 Share Posted June 5, 2006 ...a microphone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fini Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Scott-- Can you give details on your 124 rebuild? Did you do the motor yourself? How bad was it originally? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Timmikid Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Looks great, must sound awesome! How would you describe the difference between the two TT's now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colterphoto1 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 ...a microphone? crud, I was gonna say that! Glad someone else caught it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lwhaples Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Congrats on the 124,looks good. My son asked me why I needed two TT's. Didn't have a very good answer.Enjoy'em both! Larry Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Love those TD 124's. Jeremy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Lindsey Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Love those TD 124's. Jeremy Me too! I leave to pick mine up at the USPS in 90 minutes. Will post some pics later... BTW, Scott, that setup looks really good. I wish I could keep my Dual table to compare the TD-124 to, but I need to sell it to help offset some of the costs of the purchase. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaiser SET say Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Excellent call Michael as Wuzzer picked up on that quick and I listened to that on the way to work this morning[] Scott, I'm envious of that sweet little setup, little somethin' somethin' of both cartridge worlds in that pair[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 Fine looking rig there Scott! I have heard it is hard to find motors or rebuilds for the 124. Was that true? Expensive? md Mark, I don't know if you'd call mine a complete motor rebuild. I did take the motor apart which really isn't that hard. The most noticable defect in my motor was the bottom bearing that the motor shaft spins on. The bearing plate was in bad shape as was the ball that sits between the motor shaft and the plate. Ordered new parts from the German place Shoppner. Degreased and relubed the top bearing and when I put it all back together it actaully worked and was quiet as a mouse! Comes up to speed quite fast and holds steady. Fini, I'll mention the other items I fixed or replaced later tonight. If you got a good set of mini-screwdrivers, there's not much to it. Have you had a chance to play with your Thorens yet[] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wuzzzer Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 ...a microphone? crud, I was gonna say that! Glad someone else caught it! Sorry man. [A] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 Good, now you can bi-source! Bi-source is a little known technique serious audiophiles use to achieve incredible stereo affect. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /> Basically you run one source per channel, thereby doubling the input! Sources must be identical, otherwise there will be discrepancies caused by the differences in jitter, wow, flutter, rumble, not to mention pops and clicks. The material must started at the exact same microsecond, which means serious audiophiles employing bi-source must invest in a starting device with a word clock automated by a PC chip. Of course, this can add up to be really expensive, but it is worth it! The separation per channel is incredible. The definition un-real. You are reliving your pre-amplifier and amplifiers from the task of separating each channel, thereby freeing up the internal circuitry. [] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jorjen Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I must have missed something(happens alot actually[]). Are/were there pictures somewhere? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cueman Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 I must have missed something(happens alot actually[]). Are/were there pictures somewhere? There was a picture up there on his first post yesterday. I don't see it anymore either Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott0527 Posted June 6, 2006 Author Share Posted June 6, 2006 I must have missed something(happens alot actually[]). Are/were there pictures somewhere? New server mystery. I added it again with additional prop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capo72 Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 nice touch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
garymd Posted June 6, 2006 Share Posted June 6, 2006 When you edit a post, you lose your pics. At least I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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