Spindr writes: “We will start production of the update for your original Thorens TD-124 player in a limited first edition. The original mechanism, motor and serial number will be re-used, so your iconic player will keep its beloved soul, and stay Idler-driven. Only 21 players will be hand-build in the Netherlands in this edition, 9 players in the 9 inch version and 12 in the 12 inch version.
The upgrade includes:
- Integrated heavy deck and plinth, machined from a solid aluminum block, soft coated on the inside
- Oversized bronze heavy platter, coated in black
- Cast Iron, nickel plated motor mount on an aluminum baseplate, fully detached from the deck
- Motor overhaul by a well-known Garrard and Thorens specialist
- Spindr’s conical cast iron, nickel plated bearing housing and matching spindle with low friction coating
- Hidden deep in the bearing is a vibration absorber, our player’s best kept secret up till now
- Wooden board for your tonearm
- For our strobe we generate an independent 50 Hz frequency, so that it always flashes at a constant and fixed frequency
- Dampening feet supporting the plinth
The 21 limited editions include:
- Your specific player will be personalized by having your name engraved
- Each of the players will have a specific color, to be chosen by you
- Aluminum anodized turntable platter mat
- Matching 124 record puck
- The player will be delivered in an exclusive flight case
- The build of your unique player will be documented, and a photobook will be included in the case
