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audiodon657
04-13-2009, 02:49 PM
Hi,
I have a Thorens 320 with a TP16 mkIV tonearm and AT440ML cart.
I also have a Thorens 318 with a TP21 tonearm with Grado Gold cart.

I've decided I'm not wild about the 318 and would like to replace it with a 125.

For those of you knowledgeable about this table, I have this question.
The 318 and 320 have an optical stop mechanism.

It seems like most 125s have an armboard but no arm.
Did the 125 come with an arm?
If using an SME arm, does this table have an auto stop?
If using a Thorens arm, such as a TP16, does it have an autostop?

Or, is this an entirely manual turntable?
Does it have cueing?

Thanks in advance.
Don

mojito150
04-13-2009, 02:51 PM
TD 165 is a completely manual table

mojito150
04-13-2009, 02:52 PM
Sorry, meant TD 125

ehoove
04-13-2009, 02:56 PM
The TD125 MKII came with the TP16MkI arm that had cueing, but no autostop. The TD 125's were available armless and have no slider for the cue. (rectangular button on the top right side of the stainless steel bar near the nameplate) Cueing would be via the arm, and would provide no auto stop. Great tables by the way!
Regards,
Jim