Thorens TD124 “Mk1”/Mk2 plinth

not sure where to start - which online forum, dealer, etc - but, does anyone know if the original and Mk2 use the same base/plinth?

Reason I ask is I see several plinths advertised for TD124 without specifying original or extra crispy.

Thanks in advance.

Norm

normb07-08-2025 4:15pm

lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14,693 posts 07-10-2025 at 02:13am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why (for what reason) does anyone think the ferrous subplatter would sound best? I wonder.
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,583 posts 07-10-2025 at 04:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It has a different resonance characteristic.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14,693 posts 07-10-2025 at 01:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Maybe. But if it’s the resonance of iron , then why would a nonferrous aftermarket subplatter suffice as a substitute where the mk2 nonferrous sub platter is judged to be inferior?
larryi Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,583 posts 07-10-2025 at 02:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The after-market Schoppers subplatter IS made of a type of cast iron similar in acoustic properties to the original subplatter. However, the cast iron is impregnated with a material that greatly decreases magnetic attraction; it was material supposedly invented for use in submarine construction where not attracting magnetic mines was a big help.
lewm Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 14,693 posts 07-10-2025 at 04:45pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Schopper call it “bronze”. Which is an alloy of mostly copper and some tin. No iron content.