Trown away TD 125

[robbe_15]

Found this TT,was trown away
Even more shocking was the presence of a SME 3012 with a shure V15vx cartridge.
(picture shows non original headshell for testing purpose.
A new transfo and capacitors and ..it works !only smoe scratches at the base.

Now starts the restauration projesct. I never had seem such a plint with a non rectangular cut out for the tone arm.The woodden base has also springs (with a knob (see left upper corner).

[bubba45]

You're joking aren't you?

[robbe_15]

You're joking aren't you?

I'm NOT joking;
Found it in a container (containerpark).Glad nothing was trown on the SME tonearm.

[abril]

You may remember I recently sold a 3009S2 detachable.

Guess where I found that

[bubba45]

You may remember I recently sold a 3009S2 detachable.

Guess where I found that

You can go off people you know Abril.

[fscl]

Congratulations.....

Being green is fun....

How does she sound.....

Fred

[robbe_15]

Sound is OK, tested with a simple Audio Technica cartridge.
Now I'm planning a Jico SAS stylus for the Shure V15Vx cartridge. Has a very good reputation. Someone has experience with this cartridge-stylus ?
In the mean time the botom of the plint,manufactured by SME especially for the SME 3012 (info found here) is changed in a MDF base of 18mm.

[bubba45]

That really is a fantastic find.
The TD125 is a marvelous vintage belt drive so hope you enjoy it.
I have 2 working & set up ATM and one of them is the deck I play most.

[alanomt]

You may remember I recently sold a 3009S2 detachable.

Guess where I found that

You can go off people you know Abril.

Especially when I bought it, however, a fine arm, suits me, pleased you re-cycled it and at a fair price.

Alan

[abril]

Probably been there no more than a couple of hours,right on top on an unknown (kit?) turntable.
Was thoroughly checked out (promise),barely needed cleaning

Well missing a bias weight but with factory phono connections glad you thought it was fair.
I trust it is working well.

PS Alan
Welcome to the Adcom if you still want it (cantilever has been carefully straightened (no crease visible) and seems to be working OK)