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Re: Thorens 126 vs Michell Gyrodec

Posted by about2 (A) on December 6, 2005 at 11:25:57

In Reply to: Re: Thorens 126 vs Michell Gyrodec posted by Piran on December 6, 2005 at 10:32:00:

Yes, the cartridge was on the Michell and the Thorens. I imagine that an aftermarket tonearm like the SME3009 II would take the Thorens up another level versus the unit with a stock tonearm. But I am happy with it just as it is.

The TD126 MKIII uses a DC 72-pole tacho-generator drive motor while the TD126 MKII uses the 16-pole AC synchronous motor. Many feel the AC motor in the TD126 MKII is better because the AC motor is driven by an internal oscillator and an AC power amplifier output stage.

According to a former Thorens employee and product guru, who knows these turntables very well, the "Mk III version uses a small cheap DC motor" and are the most common. The TD126 MKII is one to "hold for life" as it is "one of the most rare TD126 versions". I am only quoting what I was advised in a private email.

Thanks to user510 here on the asylum, you can read a lot about Thorens at: http://www.theanalogdept.com/thorens_dept_.htm

I am not trying to talk you out of a Michell, it is a wonderful turntable. For me however, it was an equal tradeoff with the TD126 MKII so I sold the Michell to raise money for other toys.

Just a tuner and CD player? You need a turntable :-) too.

Regards,
Doug Olsen

A man can never have too many turntables.

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