Thorens 124 compared to new best tt

I started with a VPI TNT 3 fully tweaked/upgraded to the twin platters rim drive superplatter SDS that you can see on my system. Then I resurected my father's TD 124 MKII , I putted it in slate plinth/armbase and use the same Graham Phantom /Allaerts cartridge Purist Venustas and while the VPI sounds very good, I must objectively admit that the TD 124 is more musical and refined, it is my new reference now. A massive plinth is very important. Pics on my system/TD124

Amandarae: you have a very nice system. In your post it is not clear if you like better the Teres or TD 124, can you explain the sonic differences. How would you compare the TD 124 and the Garrard 301 ?
Thanks, Jean.

Building and marketing a new turntable with all the virtues of a TD 124 would be extremely expensive. Think of it:4 speeds, 220/110V 50/60 Hz inboard commutator,switchable cluch upper platter, build in 4 speeds lighted strobe, precise speed variator, removable armboard, hybrid idler wheel drive, high mass platter, build on high precision standards like a tank, and still in use and rivals the best after more than 50 years.
A read of the book "Swiss Precision, the story of TD 124" and the series of articles written by Art Dudley in Stereophile will suffice to convince you.
Jean

I will compare my TD 124 with slate plinth with my friend T.W. Acustic Raven 3 motors with same tonearm/cartridge next week and will report this if you are interested.
Best, Jean.