An old Thorens TD125 MkII with SME 3009 or a Linn Sondek with Ittok ?

I dont want to spend more than a few hundred (500 TOPS) for the cartridge either, including replacement styli..

Opinions ?

Thanks

cakyol12-19-2018 3:59am

bimasta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 12-21-2018 at 11:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The Ittok was designed for LOMCs. It's far from ideal for your Shures.
bimasta Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 227 posts 01-26-2019 at 10:43pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete An Ittok on a TD-125 beats the LP12, in my opinion. And in my experience — I had both TTs, and bought another Ittok. Using identical cartridges in identical condition, Thorens was a clear winner. I sold the LP12. It was also a more troublesome turntable; I liked the sound but didn't like using it.