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Review 4 of 4
Price Paid:
$410.00
from Audiogon Summary: I bought it with a Grace tonearm and a Supex MC cartdridge, in pristine condition.
This turntable is superb : very heavy, so well suspended that you can knock it violently when playing a record without any detrimental effect ! The platter, made of 2 parts, weights more than 3 kg. The speed can be tuned, there is a stroboscope. It is easy to change the tonearm, and I installed a SME 3009 serie III. I don't ear any rumble nor speed variation. It is my last turntable : I don't think another one can better it.
Compared to a Thorens TD-125, it has many similar features (the platter, for example), but is better build (casing, etc.). I don't know why the older TD-125 is better known today, it doesn't make sense. The value rating of "5" is for one in perfect condition (rare) at less than $500. Strengths: Build quality, practical, gorgeous sound, excellent suspension Weaknesses: Attached, flimsy power cord Similar Products Used: Lenco, Garrard, Era, Thorens, etc.
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