Garth
pfm Member
I have already posted another thread looking for input on Thorens TD124's but am hoping this thread will lure in some PFM'ers who have compared these to the Garrard's. I am wondering what the differences are in terms of sound, dependablility, ease of restoring, etc. If I lived in the U.K, I think it would be a pretty clear choice in favour of the Garrard given they seem quite thick on the ground and of course having Loricraft there is a huge bonus. Given the weight of these machines, shipping to N.A., different voltage, etc. all make it much easier and economical to source a machine over here. Over here in Canada it seems that there are equal or more Thorens TD124's. Money is an issue but I am hoping to find something of a deal, put my RB300 from my Rega Planar 3 on and get someone to make me up a plinth based on some of the plans on the internet. I am hoping that this will give me something I can live with for a long time and possible upgrade with a better tonearm at a later date. I would hope, at the least, that the deck, RB300 - probably with a DL110 - and DIY plinth, give me something at the level of a properly set-up LP12/Valhalla/Ittock.
Thanks for any input,
Garth
Thanks for any input,
Garth