Linn Sondek LP12 vs Thorens TD 124
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Linn Sondek LP12 · Thorens TD 124.
| Specification | Linn Sondek LP12 |
Thorens TD 124 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,200 (used) | £1,200 (used) |
| Category | Vintage | Vintage |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Years | 1973–present | 1957–1968 |
| Drive | belt drive | idler drive |
| Speeds | 33/45 rpm | Highlighted difference. 16/33/45/78 rpm |
| Operation | manual | manual |
| Cartridge supplied | None | None |
| Phono stage | No | No |
| USB output | No | No |
| Bluetooth | No | No |
| Platter | two-piece machined zinc-alloy (mazak) | cast iron main platter with aluminium upper platter |
| Tonearm | none (sold armless; commonly Grace, Ittok, Akito) | none (usually sold as chassis; Thorens BTD-12S optional) |
| Wow & flutter | — | — |
Practical differences
Highlighted cells show a lower reference price, support for more listed speeds, or the presence of a convenience feature. They are not an overall score.
The mechanics differ too: the Linn Sondek LP12 is belt-drive, the Thorens TD 124 is idler-drive.
The Thorens TD 124 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Thorens TD 124 vs new Linn Sondek LP12" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: both are £1,200 at reference price — price doesn't separate them, so the table above is where the real differences show up.
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
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| Doug Brady HiFi | hifi independent | UK delivery; specialist setup | Search at Doug Brady HiFi ↗ |
| eBay UK | used marketplace | Varies by seller | Search at eBay UK ↗ |
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| Merchant | Type | Delivery | Product search |
|---|---|---|---|
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