Thorens TD124 “Mk1”/Mk2 plinth

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.

Thanks. I got in touch with a guy in latviia who sells these on eBay and he assures me there’s only one pattern.

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.

I’ve read that name - Schopper - in several forums.

I’m big on LOMC carts. Have been using an Ortofon Verismo for about 18 months, have a VDH Stradivarius Koa XGW I have yet to put on my TT - I don’t even have it unpacked yet, or my audio room finished. Just moved into a new home - hopefully the last - on a farm. Have plenty to do already but I keep plugging away at several hobbies at a time. I’ll look into the company.  Thanks.

I’m using a collection of Ortofon SPUs on my ferrous sub platter. I do use a thicker mat and have raised my tonearms a bit to correct the angle.  I do not have any issues whatsoever with magnetic forces on the cartridges.