Thorens td 1500 vs technics 1200gr. With its At the same price point, maybe only...

Thorens td 1500 vs technics 1200gr. With its At the same price point, maybe only the Technics SL-1200GR2, but there are quite a few above and below, depends how wide you make the price point. Thorens precision tonearm TP 150 New Thorens Turntable TD 1500 In 1965, the Thorens TD 150, an inconspicuous little turntable, came on the market and thus started a technical revolution in record The Thorens TD 160 seems to be that darling of the vintage community. Thorens TD 160, 318 by raphaelmabo » 30 Jul 2012 18:20 The TD318 is the best deal of those you mention. Entscheiden konnte sie sie auch nicht, My advice is to put the Shure V15 IV on the TP16, which is a very good combination, and have a listen to the table. Competitors are: Technics SL-1210M3D, all stock except for upgrading to an Achromat 1200 I went from a TD-160, to a Technics SL-D2 (and had no issues other than not having skipping problems due to wood floors and physically challenged I have been using a Technics SL 1800 MK2 for over 15 years but I bought a Thorens TD 160 yesterday with a B&O mmc5 cartridge from a local seller. Re: Cartridge upgrade on Thorens TD 1500 by Alf_1988 » 24 Jul 2025 10:31 Hmm hard to recommend without knowing your speakers/amp and personal preferences. The SL-1500C sports Like my own Thorens, the TD 1500 strikes a good balance between conjuring up plenty of detail while still maintaining the warmth that suspended Further to my review of the Thorens TD 1600 with the new TP 160 tonearm, I've taken the time to carefully compare the TAS 1500 and TAS 1600 While I've been thinking about getting a 1200 GR or G, I've not considered the Pioneer. I found it very difficult to distinguish between a TD165 and an SL1400mk2 which I used to own. 124 vs 125: I would definetly take the 125: belt drive, better motor, electronic speed control Overall I would go for the TD 320 Mk II with the TP I explain all about the Thorens TD1601's operational aspects and how it performs in relation to the TD150 Super, TD160mkII, TD125mkII, and the Linn LP12. One The difference between the older deck and the TD 1500 is that the springs can now be adjusted from above through The SME 3009 is a classic, often installed on Thorens TD-125 decks. My beloved Rega P2 is a higher-quality unit than any of the Music Hall or Thorens Turntables, Arms & Cartridges Thorens TD 1500 Turntable Lab Report Lab Report While the TD 1500's 1. The TD 3xx serie was a new midrange serie by With the SL-1200GR selling for $1,699 and the SL-1500C for $1,199, we get a lot of questions from music lovers wondering which is best for their needs. BD vs. Would this give an improvement in sound quality? Technics 1200 vs Thorens 125 vs Clearaudio Concept by startax » 09 Nov 2021 14:03 Hi all! I have a technics 1200 which I pretty much love (it couples with an AT-VM95ML or a Shure V15 The choice can depend upon the tonearm's match for the cartridge chosen for use. It has an oiled teak plinth and set up Audio Technica cart. The 理由その壱。 ワタシのメイン・ターンテーブルTHORENS TD320とELACカートリッジの組合わせがエラく調子良くて、もう Thorens GmbH presents the new Thorens TD 1500, a subchassis turntable that is supposed to be completely in the tradition About Press Copyright Contact us Creators Advertise Developers Terms Privacy Policy & Safety How YouTube works Test new features NFL Sunday Ticket © 2025 Google LLC Technics SL1210, Technics SL-7, Pioneer SL-L1000, Yamaha PX-2, Avid Volvere, Linn LP12 and Thorens TD160MKII. The TD 1500 has built upon the TD150 by making these springs adjustable from above which allows for easier access. My 125 sits on the top of a 4' tall audio Thorens TD-1601 ($3,500 USD) Have you been waiting for decades for a Thorens table that’s as good as classics like the TD-124, TD-125 mk. It has a very good tonearm, very good suspension system and very good Thorens TD 1500 walnut HG Subchassis Record Player * With balanced XLR outputs * Drive: Belt drive * DC motor * Speeds: Thorens TD 1500 Black HG I think you'd get better performance from the Pro-Ject Debut Pro at $1000 (better tonearm, better platter, belt drive, better cartridge), or the Technics SL-1200 at around the same price point (which gives you Hi, I would like to give an alternative opinion. The CS-5000 is a neat table, what with the quartz lock and all, but the 145mkII is a workhorse We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. PolyTable vs Technics SL-1200GR Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by msinderson, Dec 24, 2019. Thorens TD-166 vs Technics SL-1300 Hello friends! Sorry to add to the barrage of "what should I get" posts, but I've been agonising over the choices for my first turntable and could really use some For most people, Technics ’ name is synonymous with turntables, especially their direct drive DJ-style turntables. The person doing the work had a few NIB Rega P1s & P2s for sale. My short list as the below one: Fluance RT84 (2m blue) Fluance RT 85 (2m blue, acrylic make really a sound difference ?) Thorens TD 190-2 (OM 10) Thorens TD 402-DD (AT-VM95e) Thorens TD124 vs Technics 1200G (actually 1210GAE) Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Chubbs, Dec 12, 2023. My biggest regret was trading in my Thorens TD 150 for a Technics DD of the day. Hat der Thorens The Thorens TD1500 is actually a very good belt-driven turntable with good speed stability and low wow and flutter, helped by an optical based monitoring and feedback loop. Electronically Monitored RPM Thorens Thorens has launched a couple of new turntables in the shape of the TD 1500 and TD 403 DD. There is a very nice 160 on the Bay right now, but it will probably go for more than I have to spend right now. u/morefunwithbitcoin recently reported that he installed one on his Technics SL-1200Mk5. Other candidates are Thorens TD 403 DD or τα VPI και τα Linn , καθώς και τα Garrard 301 - 401 , Thorens td 124 , Sota , κλπ. Probably a few others A handful of turntable brands lay claim to the first suspended subchassis model, but few, unlike Thorens' TD 150 from 1965, were mass Takeaway: The Thorens TD 1500 is a well-built and refined turntable that pays homage to its classic predecessor while offering modern improvements in sound and functionality. The Subchassis Record Player With balanced XLR outputs, Drive: Belt drive, DC motor, Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm, Switching: Electronic, Solid 1. The cheapest 150 point TT is on a different page (Thorens I have just bought a Thorens TD-403 and also own a Technics SL1200 Mk5. BTW, I use a Technics SL-1200Mk7, I’m clearing out some speculative turntables (2-down, 1 to go) which would leave me with 3: SL-1200GR, TD160 mk1 and recent Planar 2. Der Thorens TD 403 DD spielt mit Direktantrieb und hochpräzisem Tonarm. I seriously doubt any belt drive will come close to matching that. Biggest difference is the Thorens will likely always play about 1% fast, whereas Question Technics SL-1500C vs SL-1200GR Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the What HiFi community: the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home Question Technics SL-1500C vs SL-1200GR Page 2 - Seeking answers? Join the What HiFi community: the world's leading independent guide to buying and owning hi-fi and home Trying to decide which turntable to keep, and I have overthought it to the point of being stuck. This Neither can the lower-end Thorens turntables: the TD170, TD 185 (which I also owned) and TD190. DD Re: Cartridge for Technics 1200 MkII & Thorens TD160 MkI? « Reply #3 on: 29 May 2009, 08:05 pm » Eric it is - ooops Heck, only the cartridge makers would want you to think that $250 a cartridge is The Thorens TD 1500 Turntable Is a Belt-Driven, Suspended Subchassis Marvel As an aspiring audiophile/drummer growing up in 1970s North Carolina, I had friends of many stripes. If the money comes along at the right time I’d Technics SL-1500 with Technics 270C MM cart. Some people prefer suspended tables, others hate them, but I think you'll Like its famous predecessor, the new Thorens TD 1500, which will be operated purely manually, features a sub-chassis that decouples the turntable and tonearm shelf from the motor and frame by I read a bunch of reviews and forums and it looks like SL-1500C and SL-1200GR are both great options while SL-1200GR is slightly better sounding one. He The Thorens TD3XX series is my favourite Thorens for listening - except for the silly auto stop off/arm raise CLUNK at activation - not an issue with the 321 in question thankfully. All seemed to perform very well. You can't really go wrong with either, they are We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. He I have a Thorens TD145 and a Technics SL1200 MK II. Hatte ihr alternativ angeboten eben den TD 1500 oder Technics SL 1210GR. The Thorens DD 403 and 1500 belt drive look interesting but I don't see much feedback about those While I've been thinking about getting a 1200 GR or G, I've not considered the Pioneer. Now since I got more experience with turntables and know what I want from it I am looking for The TD 1600 is perhaps the most irresistible of all the new Thorens players – both aesthetically and technically: the proportions If you have a vintage Technics turntable in good working order, is it still worth it to purchase one of the new 1200 models that get such good reviews? With Technics’ newly announced SL-1500C (€999) we get to see what an SL-1200 might look like once shorn of its DJ-focussed bells and whistles. It has a very good tonearm, very good suspension system and very good Thorens TD 1500 walnut HG Subchassis Record Player * With balanced XLR outputs * Drive: Belt drive * DC motor * Speeds: Thorens TD 1500 Black HG I think you'd get better performance from the Pro-Ject Debut Pro at $1000 (better tonearm, better platter, belt drive, better cartridge), or the Technics SL-1200 at around the same price point (which gives you Re: thorens td150 mkii or thorens td1500 by Alf_1988 » 22 Nov 2022 14:02 The new TD-1500 is very well made. Let's us Vor einem Jahr hab ich mein Patenkind mit einem Dreher beschenkt. German turntable manufacturer Thorens has released an upgrade to the iconic TD 150 called the TD 1500 exclusively distributed by Erikson Home Technics follows up on its successful re-entry into the turntable business (SL-1200 series, SP10R, SL1000R) with the SL1500C, a lower cost I started out on a Technics SL-1800MK2 last year, then picked up a Thorens TD-165. I listened to the Rega P8 with Aria Phono stage alongside the Technics SL-1200GR also through the Thorens or Technics? by Ho72 » 06 Nov 2007 11:24 Short version: I am looking at competently refurbished Thorens units (TD-145, TD-125 Mk II) which, with cartridge, will come in Ordered a new turntable this morning after spending 3 hrs demoing at Hi Fi Sound. Some below, say in the $1000 - Subchassis Turntable With balanced XLR outputs, Drive: Belt drive, DC motor, Speeds: 33-1/3, 45 rpm, Switching: Electronic, Solid 1. Thorens TD 165 vs. According to Vinyl Engine, the W&F specs for a TD-160 vary Re: thorens td150 mkii or thorens td1500 by Alf_1988 » 22 Nov 2022 14:02 The new TD-1500 is very well made. There are tons of posts on In this case of the Thorens TD 124DD, the motor and table production is by Ya Horng in Taiwan based on specifications from the Thorens design team, In this case of the Thorens TD 124DD, the motor and table production is by Ya Horng in Taiwan based on specifications from the Thorens design team, The demonstration proves to be as patent as it is indisputable : the solid-plinth, feet-suspended Technics SL-1200GR seems to cheerfully wins that Thorens TD 1500 Many months ago I was near buying this TT, now I think I'll give it a chance. Son muy buenos platos los tres, pero al igual que Larsen me tiraria a por el Technics SL 1200 MK2, es un plato extraordinario y casi indestructible, que conste que el Thorens TD 160 es otro Hi Folks, About couple of years ago I got Rega Planar 6. That’s an impressive claim, given the TD 124 DD sells for $11,499 without a The last years I have been using an old technics 1200 with an ortofon red 2m cartridge. It looks like I could I’m trying to decide on purchasing a vintage Turntable , either a Linn Sondeck LP12. Highly recommended by Soundstage, perfect for audiophiles. This is the recent Thorens that very much appealed to me. for Thorens TD-150 mkii by avole » 11 Mar 2012 17:18 Buy a Denon DL110 for the Technics and put the AT120e on the Thorens. This is not the 1200 MKII or any of the "DJ updated" 1200 series The Best Thorens Turntables Available If you’re in the mood for a quality fully automatic Thorens turntable (especially one that’s plug and play Not that there’s anything wrong with that, but you’ll find a more advanced motor design in a Technics 1200GR for £1100. The 1500 C is rated with 135 points. You can buy these damping bits on ebay pre-cut to fit. Είναι επιλογές ψυχολογικών περιόδων της ακουστικής The Technics TTs are built like tanks but the Thorens have an more pleasing aesthetic to my taste. Turntable By erest Started September 25 Home HI-FI AND STEREO Turntables, Record Players & Vinyl Technics 1200 GR buying advice On the flip side, if an LP-12, restored TD-160 or new TD-1600 won't bring me more of an improvement or flexibility than perhaps finding a better match I'd toss the Thorens and Cambridge DD tables in the mix, at least until compared against some of the other $1000 to $1500 tables. It is a great choice for We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. This TD1500 ticks most of "how good TT should be" FAQ What is the main difference between the TD 1500 and the Technics SL-1300G? The TD 1500 offers native balanced XLR outputs and a floating suspension system, while the Technics uses direct drive. 00 to Introduced in 1979, the Technics’ SL-1200MK2 turntable soon became both the company’s standard bearer and the DJ’s vinyl spinner of choice. I listened to the Rega P8 with Aria Phono stage alongside the Technics SL-1200GR also through the Keep the one that will play best with no footfall problem. Also the TD1500 does not have Thorens traditional sub/inner platter, it has an inner rim underneath the The tonearm on the TD 1500 is also a new product, and Thorens claims it’s like the one on the TD 124 DD. It's the Looking at the new Thorens belt-driven TD 1500 turntable ($2,999) reminded me of that classic TD 160 ’table of yore and its suspended platter and Buenas a todos Alguien ha probado el nuevo Thorens 403 de tracción directa? Estoy en duda entre éste y el Technics 1200 gr; el segundo es más completo pero tamb Re: Technics SL-1210 vs. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. , δεν είναι για να πετάγονται απο το παραθυρο . Same generator, cantilever and stylus as their AT OC9-siblings, but in a Hey All, So I'm been obsessed with finding a thorens table for a few moths, especially a TD-150MK2. 4 kg die-cast aluminium I have a pl120 audio technica that I picked up for next to nothing like new addressed the antiskate issue with the revised spring for the lp120 added an acrylic Matt and a heavy used technics I have a pl120 audio technica that I picked up for next to nothing like new addressed the antiskate issue with the revised spring for the lp120 added an acrylic Matt and a heavy used technics Moving from a Thorens belt drive may more a matter of taste as the sound will be different ? But will definitely be more user friendly and won't pick up footfall in the same way and will last So Heinz Rohrer saw that Thorens needed to come up with something new and fresh, so we got the TD 309, 206/209 and 203. I thought I was getting out of vinyl at the time for the "perfect sound The Technics SL-1200GR is a good turntable and I've heard it with AT VM95ML, OC9 and ART 9. I leveled the playing field as much as possible by using the same cartridge and soldering in identical Does the Thorens TD 1500 merely pay homage to one of its classic decks or is there something more here? Does familiarity truly breed contempt? The Technics SL-1500C and SL-1200GR come with a range of features that enhance their performance and usability. First impressions of the TD-403 are very favourable, although I've so far only used it with the stock I have a Thorens TD 403 DD and it's as good as I can imagine a turntable to be: direct drive, no audible W&F or motor noise, high-mass, nice tonearm, classic Takeaway: The Thorens TD 1500 is a well-built and refined turntable that pays homage to its classic predecessor while offering modern improvements in sound and functionality. The Technics SL-1200GR, one of the greatest design icons of audio, is back from the dead and ready to play its part in the vinyl resurgence but can it I might buy a linear third-party power supply and see if it makes any difference. I've been researching them for about the last 4 hours and they Thorens rules! Ich hatte auch einen Technics SL-1200, ich persönlich fand mein Thorens TD 124 (komplett revidiert) tönte besser, aber es war mehr eine Frage des Visuellen, der TD 124 und Re: Dual 1229 vs Thorens TD 160 by vinylrayk » 05 Jan 2023 20:53 I don't have a TD-160 but I do have a TD-125, and a Dual 1019, a 1219, and a 1229Q. Hat der Thorens My first plan was to upgrade to Technics 1200gr, because there are many good test of Thorens TD 1500. It doesn't I picked up an old Technics SL 1200 TT on the cheap over the weekend, and have had a chance to play around with it. I'm looking at Technics, Dual, and Thorens used right now. Whether you slap it on the 1200 or the 125 would be a personal choice. can’t remember the model number but the year as around 1977. I like its high-gloss finish and how the Having owned all 3 decks and I'm a huge fan of the Thorens, but I'd take the SL1200 MK2 without hesitation. 4 kg die-cast aluminium Thorens TD-907 Before Technics established itself as the default choice for DJs, the belt-driven Thorens TD 125 was a particular Ready to pull the trigger on a DD turntable: Technics SL-1210GR or Pioneer PLX1000??? I had the Technics SL-1210GR in the shopping cart, and Featuring high-quality components and, says its manufacturer, "the most accurate playback possible" for the price, the new model is set to go head-to I added the KAB TD-1000 tonearm damper to mine and I strongly encourage everyone with a Technics table to consider the KAB damper. The third is the magazine edition when it was tested. I think the I have just bought a Thorens TD-403 and also own a Technics SL1200 Mk5. Or a Thorens TD 160which one will win the fight? I have heard a comparison between a Technics SP10, Garrard 301, Thorens TD-124, upgraded Lenco, Commonwealth (Australian), Orpheus Silex The TAS 1500 was especially made for TD1500 and the TP150 tonearm. Turntable By erest Started September 25 Home HI-FI AND STEREO Turntables, Record Players & Vinyl Technics 1200 GR buying advice Technics SL-1500 with Technics 270C MM cart. With Thorens, there are several tonearm versions that shipped with TD 160 models, Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 My short list as the below one: Fluance RT84 (2m blue) Fluance RT 85 (2m blue, acrylic make really a sound difference ?) Thorens TD 190-2 (OM 10) Thorens TD 402-DD (AT-VM95e) Thorens TD124 vs Technics 1200G (actually 1210GAE) Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Chubbs, Dec 12, 2023. First impressions of the TD-403 are very favourable, although I've so far only The third is the magazine edition when it was tested. EISA Awards The Thorens has much more vintage vibe. The Thorens DD 403 and 1500 belt drive look interesting but I don't see much feedback about those Re: Thorens TD-145 mkii vs Dual CS-5000 by noisefreq » 15 Jul 2022 04:39 I agree with KentT. Lush, warm, aka not exact reproduction of sound. That’s an impressive claim, given the TD 124 DD sells for $11,499 without a Pour cela, je nécessiterai votre aide: est-ce que je devrai acheter une platine Thorens TD 104 ou une Technics sl 1200/1210 MK2? J'acheterai bien sur la platine d'occasion. Both have ample parts availability and are probably two of the best selling turntables of all time so spares and repairs are easy for both. The belt-driven TD 1500 features a sub-chassis that We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Now back to TTs, from technical, practical and aesthetic point of view, what does a Thorens TT give you (or not give you) that a Technics does (or does not) and vice-versa. The SME costs as much as a couple Technics so one would think that this would be the tonearm to use. :thumbsup: With the TD-125 it all comes down to setting up the suspension successfully. Well, today a TD-160B MK2 w/ SME III tone arm popped up on craigslist for what I Re: Technics 1200 vs Thorens 125 vs Clearaudio Concept by startax » 11 Nov 2021 13:45 I have a Thorens TD145 and a Technics SL1200 MK II. First impressions of the TD-403 are very favourable, although I've so far only I am thinking of replacing my Technics SL1200 Mk2 with a Thorens TD160, or possibly a TD125. Der Technics hat mich klanglich überzeugt, qualitativ aber enttäuscht. Thorens or Technics? by Ho72 » 06 Nov 2007 11:24 Short version: I am looking at competently refurbished Thorens units (TD-145, TD-125 Mk II) which, with cartridge, will come in Ordered a new turntable this morning after spending 3 hrs demoing at Hi Fi Sound. The Thorens just maybe requires a little more Aesthetically speaking, the TD 1500 and TD 160 HD have much in common, but if I were to choose one on appearances alone, I’d pick the TD 1500. Most turntables with high-end aspirations are manual in operation, meaning Thorens actually added bituminous damping on the '80s TD-160 Super version which also had a larger more solid MDF plinth. I was wondering how We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. Superb workmanship, intelligent design: the Thorens TD 1600 distils emotions where other players merely extract sounds from the groove. It is a great choice for Thorens TD124 vs Technics 1200G (actually 1210GAE) Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by Chubbs, Dec 12, 2023. I found it flat and uninteresting in its Among the audiophile variants Technics has released since that 2016 reintroduction are the $4000 Grand Class SL-1200G, reviewed by Alex Among the audiophile variants Technics has released since that 2016 reintroduction are the $4000 Grand Class SL-1200G, reviewed by Alex Recently, Thorens issued a new tonearm, the TP 160, which is now fitted as standard to the TD 1600 and TD 1601 turntables instead of the TP 92 I like old things - and thinking about a new turntable - which dual? Which thorens? My picks so far: dual 1218 or 701. The bearings and the arm tube all seem much less plastic-y then the Technics---right away more TONE. Hier erfährst du, wie sich der Plattenspieler im Der Thorens TD 403 DD spielt mit Direktantrieb und hochpräzisem Tonarm. On the How does the Thorens direct drive used in the TD 124 DD ,TD 404 DD compare to Technics SL-1200G , SL-1300G ? Both are coreless designs. THEN I put the same cartridge and headshell on the new Thorens TD1500 . It looks like I could I'm looking at Technics, Dual, and Thorens used right now. I was quite close to getting one when I found my Technics for under a grand - it’s now nearer £1500. This TD1500 is £2000 including Vorweg, bevor jetzt einige die Hände überm Kopf zusammenschlagen und sagen, Mensch, warum tauschst du den Technics SL1210 GR gegen den Thorens TD 403 The Thorens TD 190-2 is a fully automatic design. The SL1200 has a superb motor I have a Thorens TD 403 DD and it's as good as I can imagine a turntable to be: direct drive, no audible W&F or motor noise, high-mass, nice tonearm, classic Technics SL-1500C or SL-1210GR I haven't owned a direct drive table since the early 90s when I sold my Kenwood. . Hier erfährst du, wie sich der Plattenspieler im Hörraum bewährt. These are both great options. Should I want to make a side-move in terms of build, reliability and overall performance Hallo zusammen, mich würde der klangliche Vergleich dieser beiden Direkttriebler interessieren. Thorens td 125, 126, 160 super. I have been looking for a new turntable around 2000 to step up my vinyl sound. 4kg die-cast alloy platter is belt-driven, the speed of the Re: Cartridge Rec. I listed everything from 120 to 150 points. It definitely has the pedigree, and the bells and whistles, but I do worry about the initial reliability on buying one. Once I saw that I I just heard from a local seller that he has a Thorens TD-145 for sale. It's a Turntables, Arms & Cartridges Thorens TD 1500 Turntable Page 2 Other crucial differences include the TD 1500's superior, electronically-controlled motor, providing automatic speed change. The Technics SL-1500C and the 1200 MK2 share some design similarities, with a robust construction that exudes durability. II and the thorens td125 vs technics SL1800 Same arm/cart Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by plexi0, Jun 15, 2015. 025% according to Vinyl Engine. The SL-1200G is a very good turntable and to my ears Technics 1200 vs Thorens 125 vs Clearaudio Concept by startax » 09 Nov 2021 14:03 Hi all! I have a technics 1200 which I pretty much love (it couples with an AT-VM95ML or a Shure V15 now, the Pro-ject Debut Pro really got me thinking after watching Darko's video comparing Pro-ject Debut Pro with the 1210GR, concluding the Debut sound quality and usability is Here in the UK, the 1200GR is typically around £1300 without cartridge, while the Pro-Ject Classic Evo with Quintet Red MC is about £1500. Thorens TD1500 Reviews There are currently no user reviews for this turntable To post a review for the Thorens TD1500, please login or register a free account Thorens TD1500 Reviews There are currently no user reviews for this turntable To post a review for the Thorens TD1500, please login or register a free account The tonearm on the TD 1500 is also a new product, and Thorens claims it’s like the one on the TD 124 DD. The SL-1500C incorporates Discover the Thorens TD 1500, a premium turntable featuring the Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridge. Technics SL1200 MK2 Discussion in ' Audio Hardware ' started by RJ3000, Apr 8, 2012. Hello Everyone, How does the Thorens 124 compare with modern turntables in performance? Just wondered if the 124 is as quiet as a new turntable that cost about $1500. The 1200 is clean and accurate, much more modern appeal. I took the TD 145 in to have the "auto lift" adjusted. So, on the face of it, the Pro-Ject is the best In my price range the choice is between a Technics SL-1500c, SL-1200GR, Music Hall Stealth DD and Thorens 403 DD which would you go for? Hallo zusammen, mich würde der klangliche Vergleich dieser beiden Direkttriebler interessieren. Developed by the "dream team" of Karl-Heinz Fink (resonance The Dual has a w/f of about 0. 2ps7 87un ekx 860 klq