Thorens TD-124 Mk1 - EMT Type Headshell on Ortofon Arm

[knotscott]

I came into possession of a Thorens TD-124 Mk1 in excellent condition a while back (free "long term loan" deal from a cousin). After the usual motor, rubber, bearing, and lube tasks, the next challenge was the headshell for the ESL S-1000 tonearm because it has an older style EMT connection (diamond pattern), which not many headshells include for a reasonable price. I sourced an EMT connector and a blank headshell, and made my own (some filing of the headshell tabs required). As a test, I put the TD-124 into my basement system with a new AT-95C, and it worked! It sounds better than expected considering there's been no alignment, no leveling, no care taken for the setup, and no break in for the cart. So far I'm encouraged! It's such a nicely made machine.

Here it is in action:

Thorens TD-124 EMT Connector Text January 16, 2021 - YouTube

 

[RE 604]

Hello ,
I ordered my adapters from here :

1 PCs EMT Standard Militar 4 Pin Stecker vergoldet Italien audiosilente | eBay

...which is excellent quality .
Kind regards , Alexander .

 

[RE 604]

Diy

 

[knotscott]

The EMT connector mounted in a blank headshell worked out great. I did need to file down some tabs on the inside of the bore of the headshell, but it's pretty easy. Here it is in action mounted with a cheap AT-95C to test it.


Thorens TD-124 EMT Connector Text January 16, 2021 - YouTube

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