Thorens TD 125 LB Belt Drive Turntable with SME 3012 12″ Tonearm Ortofon 2M RED Germany

Specs

• Belt drive with a 16-pole synchronous motor, approx 10 W power

• Three speeds: 16⅔, 33⅓ and 45 rpm

• Fine speed adjustment via built-in stroboscope, speed variation approx ±2 %

• Large platter (~300 mm / 12-inch) made of non-magnetic zinc alloy, weight ~3.2 kg

• Excellent rumble / noise floor: weighted rumble about -68 dB, unweighted rumble around -48 dB

• Wow & flutter (speed variation) in the realm of 0.06-0.08% (depending on spec standard)

• Heavy, well-damped suspension / solid chassis: the platter and tonearm assembly are mounted on a suspended board / mass to isolate motor vibration

• Tonearm: SME 3012 (12-inch arm), long effective length, low tracking error when properly setup

What Makes It Impressive

• The large, heavy platter plus suspended board design helps reduce vibration and rumble, giving a clean, quiet background for the music.

• The long SME 3012 tonearm allows lower cartridge tracking error and more flexibility with cartridges, especially beneficial with MC or high-output MM types.

• Accurate speed control and fine tuning (via strobe) means stable pitch and reliable playback for audiophile ears.

• Build quality is rugged and precise: materials and engineering ensure that with proper maintenance this turntable still competes favourably with more modern gear.

• The combination of TD-125 Mk I + SME 3012 is rare and desirable among collectors and vinyl enthusiasts, giving both visual presence and sonic authority.