Thorens TD-125 Turntable / SME Plinth / SME 3009 Tonearm

A very good example of this vintage Thorens and SME turntable, plinth and tonearm combination.

Full working order. Cosmetically very good for year with minor wear/damage as shown in our images.

Sold with three months warranty.

Thorens Said….
The introduction of the new solid state control circuitry on the Thorens TD 125 Mk II Transcription Turntable has resulted in the complete elimination of the complex mechanical linkage associated with more conventional methods of speed control.
The die-cast chassis carrying the turntable and tone arm is resiliently suspended from the main chassis on which is mounted the motor and electronic solid state control circuitry. This method of assembly results in complete isolation from motor vibrations and external shocks through the efficient filtering provided by the great inertia of the 7 kilogram suspended chassis.
The acceleration clutch is a unique THORENS-feature. It prevents the belt from stretching, thus eliminating the chassis vibration during the starting period, and also reduces the starting time.
This new design results in the extremely low rumble figure of -68 dB as measured in accordance with DIN 45539 weighted standard.
The synchronous drive motor is controlled by a Wien-Bridge two phase oscillator incorporating two operational amplifiers (ICs) and two push-pull power stages. The frequency of this oscillator may be altered in pre-determined steps thus varying the speed.
A variable potentiometer permits a fine frequency adjustment and alters the selected record speed about its means by ±2 % with the resultant speed variation viewable via the built-in illuminated stroboscope.
Specifications:
Drive System: Electronically controlled 16 pole synchronous motor with belt drive
Speed Control Circuit: Solid state two phase Wien-bridge oscillator with two operational amplifiers (ICs) and two push-pull power stages. Frequency alteration for electronic speed selection.
Speeds: 16⅔; 33⅓; 45 RPM
Fine Speed Adjustment: ± 2%
Speed Control: Illuminated Stroboscope
Turntable Platter: Non-magnetic zinc based alloy, 30 cm (12″) diameter and 3.2 kg weight
Wow And Flutter: 0.06 %, (according to DIN 45507 weighted)
Rumble: Unweighted: -48 dB; Weighted: -68 dB (according to DIN 45539)
Power Requirements: 220/250 V; 50/60 Hz; 15 Watts