Swapping Platters on Thorens 124





I'm trying out some cartridges including a London Decca and I need to use the Thorens non-magnetic platter from a 124/2 to use that cartridge. Can someone tell me if it's completely compatible with the 124/1? Does it screw to the bearing the same way?
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Showing 1 response by jtnicolosi

I have a MKI with the Woodsong hub replacement and a Tenuto mat. I have no problems with my Decca’s or SPU’s. That said I didn’t have a problem before I had the thick Tenuto mat either. I know these issues must be based on some type of genuine historical mismatches, but I’ve never had a problem. Just make sure you measure VTF from on top of the platter. I do notice VTF increases on top of the platter vs outside of it, but this hasn’t been detrimental to my ears.