TD 124 DD vs Luxman PD-191A
The PD-191A's platter weight is 5.2 kg (11 lbs) against the TD 124 DD's 3.5 kg (8 lbs) and its effective length 256 mm against 232.8 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.040%) and platter material (Aluminum).
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The Thorens TD 124 DD is a technologically perfected reimagining of the iconic TD 124 turntable originally introduced in 1957. It features a high-precision direct drive AC motor replacing the original friction wheel and belt motor, providing powerful torque, precise speed control, and effective vibration isolation. The turntable has a height-adjustable die-cast aluminum chassis resting on vibration-damping rubber elements, and a 3.5 kg aluminum platter. It includes the newly designed TP 124 tonearm with an effective mass of 15 grams, adjustable in all parameters, equipped with an electric tonearm lift and an innovative anti-skating system with a ruby bearing. The removable headshell uses an SME connector and offers flexibility for cartridge selection. Outputs include balanced stereo XLR and unbalanced RCA pairs, with a high-quality external TPN 124 power supply ensuring interference-free power delivery. The TD 124 DD is designed for audiophiles seeking exceptional analog playback quality, with a robust build weight of 17 kg and dimensions of 425 x 185 x 350 mm. An exclusive edition, the TD 124 DD Exclusive, features a 12-inch TP 124 tonearm with pure silver internal wiring, a pure copper platter support, and the EMT Tondose 124 Exclusive cartridge, setting a new benchmark in analog audio performance. This edition is priced at €11,999 and available from late summer 2025 at select retailers.
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The PD-191A's platter weight is 5.2 kg (11 lbs) against the TD 124 DD's 3.5 kg (8 lbs) and its effective length 256 mm against 232.8 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.040%) and platter material (Aluminum).
The GT-5000's platter weight is 5 kg (11 lbs) against the TD 124 DD's 3.5 kg (8 lbs) and its effective length 223 mm against 232.8 mm. Both share wow & flutter (0.040%) and platter material (Aluminum).
The Bardo's wow & flutter is 0.070% against the TD 124 DD's 0.040% and its weight 14.8 kg (33 lbs) against 17 kg (37 lbs). Both share drive type (Direct) and platter material (Aluminum).
The TD124 matches the TD 124 DD on wow & flutter (0.040%), platter weight (3.5 kg (8 lbs)), effective length (232.8 mm), and platter material (Aluminum).
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