Thorens TD124 “Mk1”/Mk2 plinth

not sure where to start - which online forum, dealer, etc - but, does anyone know if the original and Mk2 use the same base/plinth?

Reason I ask is I see several plinths advertised for TD124 without specifying original or extra crispy.

Thanks in advance.

Norm

normb07-08-2025 4:15pm

lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 13,695 posts 07-08-2025 at 08:39pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I think the main difference is mk1 had a ferrous platter that can play havoc with a LOMC, whereas the mk2 platter is nonferrous. So yes there probably is no difference as regards the plinth. If I’m in error I trust I’ll be rapidly corrected.
normb OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 197 posts 07-08-2025 at 09:28pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Thanks. I got in touch with a guy in latviia who sells these on eBay and he assures me there’s only one pattern.
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,316 posts 07-09-2025 at 02:19am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete A dealer in my area is a BIG fan of the 124 and has reconditioned dozens of them likes the ferrous subplatter much more than the non-magnetic aluminum subplatter. He is not concerned with magnetic attraction from powerful MC magnets. If you want something that has the sonic properties of the ferrous subplatter without magnetic attraction, a company named Schopper sells such a replacement.