The most precise tonearm has been added to the most sophisticated electronic turntable ever produced.
When the now legendary Thorens TD-125 electronic transcription turntable first revolutionized the high fidelity world, Stereo Review acclaimed it as "unquestionably one of the elite among record players. It would be hard to imagine a unit that performs better." Impossible as it may seem, we've eclipsed ourselves with the Thorens TD-125AB Mark II. To start, its completely new, nine inch straight tubular TP-16 gimbal suspension tonearm is mounted on polished ball bearings. The result is rock steady balance regardless of the gyrations in the groove. Then there's frictionless anti-skating control. No springs. No weights. Designed for ultra low tracking, you can use any quality high compliance cartridge in the plug-in shell.
Tracking error is less than 0.2°. Motor rotor speed must be precise. That's why the TD-125AB Mark II uses a solid state electronic motor drive system. A solid state Wien bridge oscillator governs the rotor speed of the instant starting, high torque, belt-driven 16-pole synchronous motor. Rumble is reduced to inaudibility. You can make instant speed adjustments (± 2%) and monitor them on the built-in illuminated stroboscope.
Other features include: precision, 2-way damped, front panel cueing control; 7 lb., 12-inch dynamically balanced non-ferrous die cast platter; tonearm and drive system isolated for shock-free operation; new resonant-free rubber turntable mat; 16 2/3, 33 1/3, 45 rpm speeds; walnut base.
Visit your Thorens dealer for a TD-125AB Mark II demonstration.
You'll see for yourself why High Fidelity said: " ... This beautiful instrument provides a mark for others to aim at."
Elpa Marketing Industries, Inc., New Hyde Park, N.Y. 11040 / 7301 E. Evans Rd., Scottsdale, Ariz. 85260 / Canada: Tri-Tel Assocs.
Thorens--TD-125AB MARK II
(Audio magazine, Nov. 1973)
Also see:
Thorens TD-125 AB Mark II Electronic Turntable (ad, Sept. 1973)
Thorens TD160 Super turntable (ad, Dec. 1981)
Thorens TD-160C turntable (ad, Jun. 1973)
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