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Thorens TD124 mk2 with SME-3012R Turntable and Tonearm Package A very good condition Thorens TD124 mk2 with SME 3012-R TonearmI am second owner of this Thorens TD124 mk2 very quiet and perfect working condition Good for any buyer as ready to use, just put your cartridge and play IncludedThorens td124 Mk2 in great working condition, quiet operation with new Swiss belt, new Thorens NOS idler wheel, new lowmass plinth with new mushroom, ball-bearing ceramic footers. SME3012 R with Thorens base Viborg TC804 1.5m pure silver rca rca-rca phono cable I would rate Thorens Td124 mk2 with SME3012r as on
Compared with a clean vintage Thorens/SME package, the obvious alternative here is a newer turntable/tonearm combo or a fully restored TD124 setup; at A$5,500, this sits well above the A$600 median and even the A$1,851 upper quartile from recent comps, so it’s an ambitious asking price. It’s not absurd for a serious collector-grade deck, but it’s definitely priced at the premium end rather than as a bargain.
That said, this is a highly desirable pairing if the restoration is sound: the TD124 mk2 is one of the classic idler-drive turntables, and the SME 3012R is a major-value tonearm that can anchor a very serious analog front end. If the package is complete and properly set up, the upside is strong for long-term ownership and resale. At this level, I’d want clear details on service history, bearing/motor condition, and exactly what’s included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Thorens traces its origins to 1883 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, where Hermann Thorens founded the company in the Jura mountains to craft music boxes and mechanical musical devices. Pioneering audio technology soon followed, with early cylinder phonographs, horn gramophones, and record players that established Thorens as an innovator predating the modern vinyl record. By the 1920s, breakthroughs like electric gramophone motors and magnetic pickups propelled international success, employing over 1,200 workers and embodying Swiss precision engineering. Ownership shifts, including a 2018 acquisition by Gunter Kürten, former Elac head, have revitalized the brand while honoring its 140-year heritage.
Thorens remains synonymous with high-quality turntables, its core focus since iconic idler-drive models like the TD-124 and TD-160 defined the golden age of analog playback. Vintage enthusiasts prize these for their robust plinths, precise motors, and timeless performance, while modern lines such as the 900 series introduce air-suspended sub-chassis for superior isolation. Brief forays into receivers, cassette decks, and speakers in the 1970s yielded to an unwavering commitment to vinyl reproduction, encompassing both LP and 78rpm formats.
Positioned as a high-end analog specialist, Thorens commands respect among discerning audiophiles and vintage collectors for its blend of historical pedigree and contemporary refinement. No longer strictly Swiss-manufactured but retaining that ethos, it occupies a niche boutique space—elevating turntables beyond entry-level to precision instruments that rival top competitors. Under Kürten's stewardship, Thorens thrives in the vinyl resurgence, delivering musical authenticity that serious hi-fi buyers demand.
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