coltrane Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Hello Mr. Songer, I know that you are the Thorens expert in these here parts and I would like to ask your opinion on the TD 135. I know it's an Idler wheel like you 124 and I was wondering if it was comparable to yours. Also, what would be a reasonable price for one in very good/excellent shape? Thank You Coltrane Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I have never owned one, but it's supposed to have the same motor and drive mechanism as the TD-124, simplified (two speeds?). The platter isn't as heavy, etc. Should be a nice basis for an idler wheel project. It has what looks to be a somewhat crappy intregal tonearm, but you can ditch later if you need to!!! I'd like to find a TD-111--essentially a TD-135 with no arm--for a little idler wheel project for my office system! Price? I dunno. Maybe $250? TD-135: T TD-111: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The 135 is a great table. It has a lighter platter (without the extra aluminum platter and clutch mechanism of the 124) and a slightly smaller bearing but I really like the Thoren/emt arm and if I remember correctly, it has an autostop option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allan Songer Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 The 135 is a great table. It has a lighter platter (without the extra aluminum platter and clutch mechanism of the 124) and a slightly smaller bearing but I really like the Thoren/emt arm and if I remember correctly, it has an autostop option. Thanks, Guy. It kinda LOOKED like an EMT "junior" arm, but I had no idea it was any good!!! Well, then--I gues the advice would be to BUY the thing! I suppose this arm will work with an EMT or SPU cartridge? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Landau Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 It should work with nude SPUs, a SME and Ortofon G type headhells and won't work with EMT or A type Ortofons. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NOSValves Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 Guy, You have an email and PM. Craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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