Solid CLD or Hollow plinth for TD124

CijTele52 · 30th October 2012, 05:08 PM

I see Stereo Lab in German is selling plinth for TD124. I'm trying to find information about advantage/disadvantage of using solid CLD vs. hollow plinth for Thorens TD124. Has anyone had directly experience in this comparison? Please share yours. Thanks.

harwoodspark · 30th October 2012, 09:32 PM

I've never had the pleasure of a TD124 but I've owned two Garrard 401's and plenty of Lencos which are similar being idler drive. I think mass is the key here so a solid plinth made up of ply layers or a piece or pieces of slate is the way to go. Having tried both box and solid plinths I find the solid plinth wins every time. I'm considering building a solid plinth for my Empire 598 and this deck is a suspended belt drive. I'm sure it'll be worth the effort.

30th October 2012, 05:08 PM	#1
CijTele52 diyAudio Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: CA	Solid CLD or Hollow plinth for TD124 I see Stereo Lab in German is selling plinth for TD124. I'm trying to find information about advantage/disadvantage of using solid CLD vs. hollow plinth for Thorens TD124. Has anyone had directly experience in this comparison? Please share yours. Thanks.

30th October 2012, 09:32 PM	#2
harwoodspark diyAudio Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Lancashire UK	I've never had the pleasure of a TD124 but I've owned two Garrard 401's and plenty of Lencos which are similar being idler drive. I think mass is the key here so a solid plinth made up of ply layers or a piece or pieces of slate is the way to go. Having tried both box and solid plinths I find the solid plinth wins every time. I'm considering building a solid plinth for my Empire 598 and this deck is a suspended belt drive. I'm sure it'll be worth the effort. __________________ Simon.

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