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Opinions - TD-125 vs MMF-7

Debating moving from the more modern Music Hall to the classic Thorens. The Thorens has the SME 3009v2 arm. Have a Goldring Eroica HOMC on the MMF, and a Koetsu Rosewood in storage, but don't think either will be a good mate on the SME.

Anyone have thoughts on whether this would be an upgrade, downgrade, or lateral move? My guesstimate is the latter.
inscrutable
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czarivey
5,680 posts
 
I like vintage designs and I like TD-125, but it won't match quality of MMF-7 no matter what cartridge you're going to use.
Why don't you use both?
I use both modern Michell/technoarm with/Shelter 501 vintage Empire 698/AT 5001/Shure V15mxr.
inscrutable OP
312 posts
 
I thought about it, but before I put $500-1000 in a second table, I'd sell the MMF and put all the $ toward a much better solo - like a used VPI Classic or Oracle Delphi (miss my old one), and get a cheaper vintage for the retro look to go with some vintage electronics I have.
czarivey
5,680 posts
 
Agree. Oracle Delphi will do better job than both you have.
Never had the chance to play with VPI Classic though.
raymonda
855 posts
 
I would think that a modded out 125 could and would out perform the mmf7. New plinth....New arm.....and an assortment of other tweaks will get you a stellar performer. I modded a 166 and liked it so much I sold my Well Tempered.
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bobheinatz
705 posts
 
Check out Vinyl Nirvana. They specialize in restoring Thorens. I bought a 125 mk2 with a new plinth & SME M2-9 I am extremely happy.
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