This turntable is sold, but you can order the same. The only difference is that the wooden pattern could be a little bit different. We can also make an upgrade according to your wishes.
The legendary Thorens 124 I turntable offers incomparable musical performance. Famous for expressing the heart and soul of music through vinyl reproduction, the Thorens 124 was restored in order to realize its whole potential.
The chassis was restored. All parts including the motor were disassembled and cleaned with specific care. The motor bearing was cleaned of all the old oil and grease then oiled again with high quality oil especially recommended for this bearing system. At the end of the cleaning and reassembling of the parts, the motor is dramatically less noisy and works more stable. The main platter bearing was disassembled, cleaned and restored. Several components were replaced: the thrust bearing plate, the paper oil gasket and the bearing bottom plate. The new main platter bearing was oiled with high quality oil having a viscosity which accommodates a broad temperature band. The result of the bearing restoration is a more stable and smooth rotation, less mechanical noise and a system which is perfectly sealed.
All parts made of rubber (idler wheel, drive belt, rubber decoupling mushrooms, motor suspension dampers) were meticulously cleaned using only hot water and soap avoiding the use of any solvent which would have altered the elasticity of the rubber. This careful cleaning process allowed us to preserve the old parts. In fact there was no need to replace them as they work just as well as new ones would.
The switch suppressor condenser was replaced.
The big and massive plinth has super damping abilities which is especially important given the power of the Thorens 124 chassis. The material used is high profile Russian birch plywood which was selected for its optimal characteristics for audio purposes. We used following unique procedure: 15 cavities were dug inside of the wood body and filled with a mix of lead balls, sand and glue. This technique adds mass to the structure hence holding, dampens parasitic resonances and vibration without losing the natural harmonic richness of analogue instrument. It also balances the weight of the entire player. The plinth was finished in black mat.
The whole structure is carried by the massive spike foots.
SME 3009 tonearm was installed. It’s legendary and known to suit the Thorens 124 turntable perfectly. It was selected in an already good condition, then it was restored and the bearing was cleaned. This tonearm is equipped with Goldring 2500 MM phono cartridge.
The tonearm and cartridge were tuned with professional equipment.
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The shipping is not included. We will pack the turntable very carefully and securely, as if it were a crystal vase.
You may return the turntable within 7 days of arrival for a full refund, minus shipping charges. After 7 days and within one year, if a player has any problems, we can repair it for free or just for the cost of replaced parts, if replacement will be necessary.
Last year I inherited a Thorens TD 124 MK I from 1962. Although it had been in storage for about 40 years, it was still in need of a thorough check up and a restoration. Due to the high quality of this turntable, it was imperative that I find someone who knew what they were doing. I knew there was an excellent restoration company in Switzerland and also in the USA. However, since I live in Berlin, I thought there might be somebody here who could work on it. After searching around in the internet, I found Artem Galukhin of Monoment Vintage Turntables. I contacted him, talked with him, and he convinced me that he knew what he was doing.
I can absolutely say that it was a pleasure to work together with Artem. He kept me updated on the progress and was able to answer all of my questions. He also came up with an excellent modification to add weight to my wood plinth by drilling holes in it and filling them with lead and sand. And he even designed and sourced a custom dust cover for me. Due to the fact that I don’t live too far from him, he even let me come over a couple of times to show me what he was doing. Very precise and beautiful work! And at a very fair price, too.
My newly restored Thorens 124 MK I is absolutely amazing. Now I have a beautiful, museum quality turntable that I play every day. I have never heard such a great sound come out of records before. It’s “wow” time when I listen to my system now!
In summary, if you want to have a vintage turntable restored to perfection, then without a doubt, I can highly recommend Monoment Vintage Turntables.
Michael Helander, USA and Germany –
Last year I inherited a Thorens TD 124 MK I from 1962. Although it had been in storage for about 40 years, it was still in need of a thorough check up and a restoration. Due to the high quality of this turntable, it was imperative that I find someone who knew what they were doing. I knew there was an excellent restoration company in Switzerland and also in the USA. However, since I live in Berlin, I thought there might be somebody here who could work on it. After searching around in the internet, I found Artem Galukhin of Monoment Vintage Turntables. I contacted him, talked with him, and he convinced me that he knew what he was doing.
I can absolutely say that it was a pleasure to work together with Artem. He kept me updated on the progress and was able to answer all of my questions. He also came up with an excellent modification to add weight to my wood plinth by drilling holes in it and filling them with lead and sand. And he even designed and sourced a custom dust cover for me. Due to the fact that I don’t live too far from him, he even let me come over a couple of times to show me what he was doing. Very precise and beautiful work! And at a very fair price, too.
My newly restored Thorens 124 MK I is absolutely amazing. Now I have a beautiful, museum quality turntable that I play every day. I have never heard such a great sound come out of records before. It’s “wow” time when I listen to my system now!
In summary, if you want to have a vintage turntable restored to perfection, then without a doubt, I can highly recommend Monoment Vintage Turntables.