Thorens TD 125 And TD 125 MKII

[SWNY]

Do the Thorens TD 125 and TD 125 MKII share the same motors? If not, are they still interchangeable?

 

[audiodon]

The analog department is the place to go for all information related to Thorens turntables.
http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm

The history section doesn't state anything about a new motor between the 125 and 125 mk II. It does say that a motor control oscillator changed. Read the history section and the 125/126 department.

 

[nitrous]

Do the Thorens TD 125 and TD 125 MKII share the same motors? If not, are they still interchangeable?

I believe that they both use the same motor, but I won't bet my life on it.

 

[hugosnel]

Hélas, theanalogdept is no longer:-(
Where can I find the difference of these two models , especially the different circuit boards for the motor control?

 

[twiiii]

As I remember the MK I uses discrete components and the MK II uses some IC's. But I think they use the same motor.

The only issue I have with my TD 125 MK I is th poor quality of Thorens belts now days. My long time dealer found me a belt that is a bit wider and just a bit thicker and after 5 minutes the TT remains stable all day. With the factory belts it takes a longer time, if ever.

I thoroughly clean the motor pulley, sub TT platter, and the belt before installing the belt as I have oily fingers. I also clean the spindle well and re-lubricate annually.

 

[ddarch]

Yikes, why answer when you don't know for sure?

They DO NOT use the same motor and are not interchangeable.

Other differences between the two here:

Differences between the Thorens TD-125 and TD-125 MKII - Vinyl Nirvana - Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations

A question I am asked a lot is what are the differences between a TD-125 and a TD-125 MKII. Some general information first. The TD-125 was introduced in. Differences between the Thorens TD-125 and TD-125 MKII. Vintage AR and Thorens Turntable Sales, Parts, and Restorations

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Dave