Oracle Delphi vs Thorens TD 124
Side-by-side specifications and a plain-English account of the recorded differences. Full profiles: Oracle Delphi · Thorens TD 124.
| Specification | Oracle Delphi |
Thorens TD 124 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,300 (used) | Highlighted difference. £1,200 (used) |
| Category | Vintage | Vintage |
| Status | current | discontinued |
| Years | 1979–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 | aluminium with damping | cast iron main platter with aluminium upper platter |
| Tonearm | none (sold armless) | 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 Thorens TD 124 undercuts the Oracle Delphi by £100 — £1,200 against £1,300.
The Oracle Delphi spins its platter via belt drive; the Thorens TD 124 uses idler drive instead. Neither is objectively better — a motor that's mechanically isolated from the platter by an elastic belt, which is the usual route to a quieter noise floor — the default choice across most of hi-fi versus a rubber idler wheel driving the platter rim directly, giving huge torque and a punchy, immediate character that's become a specific taste among collectors.
The Thorens TD 124 is discontinued, so that side of this comparison is really "used Thorens TD 124 vs new Oracle Delphi" — factor in condition, service history and the lack of a warranty against a fresh unit with manufacturer support.
Bottom line: the Thorens TD 124 has the lower reference price; the table shows which documented features change with the £100 gap.
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