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Hello everyone, this is my 1st post!
I just bought a Thorens TD-124 II\SME 3012 II combo from a gentleman in Cincinnati. It was on ebay as a local pick up only but did not get a minimum bid. I contacted him and made the 99 mile road trip. He only came down $100 but I am happy.
The question is who to send the td124 off to for service/restoration? The offerings I have seen are somewhat similar in content but the prices vary greatly. Cosmetically it just needs a good cleaning. Mechanically it works but needs a good going through.
Any suggestions would be appreciated!
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who does posts on CL selling items, and claims he's an expert on restoring TT's. Now that's roughly a 7 hr. drive one-way from the sellers location. If you want to check out the CL poster and make the drive, I can get you some info on him. Or, you can look at CL Grand Rapids, MI under Vintage and see some of his posts on your own. Good Luck.
Thanks for the info. I found him as you instructed. His name is Jim. It also has his contact information.
tnick,
Welcome to the Asylum!
Does the unit need restoration?
sounds like it was operational - correct?
did it come with a cartridge?
I might listen to it before I sent it anywhere for 'service'
The suggestions for service providers are valid - I am not questioning that -
just
be aware what your expectations might be - especially if you have not heard the unit pre before the service is performed....
Happy Listening
The seller did plug it in to show the motor was working. It came with a Shure V-15 V-MR cartridge. I was going to order a JICO replacement stylus.
A friend of mine had a great job done by Woodsong Audio as well. See link to Jim below:
Jim is the leading candidate so far. His service detail exceeds the more expensive sites I've seen.
Jim did terrific work on two TD124s for me.
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