{"product_id":"thorens-td-124-dd-turntable","title":"Thorens TD 124 DD Turntable","description":"\u003ch2 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":9,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":71}'\u003eThorens TD 124 DD Turntable: A Legend Reborn at Vinyl Sound\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":78,\"w\":560,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":140}'\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":78,\"w\":547,\"h\":58,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":140}'\u003eWith the new TD 124 DD, Thorens is reviving one of the most legendary turntables in the brand’s history. 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Available at \u003cstrong\u003eVinyl Sound Buffalo, NY USA\u003c\/strong\u003e, this turntable takes the original concept of the iconic 1957 broadcast classic and massively improves upon it with modern engineering, offering unparalleled playback quality for today's discerning vinyl enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1039,\"w\":560,\"h\":22,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1101}'\u003eA Broadcast Heritage, Modernized with Direct Drive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp bis_size='{\"x\":12,\"y\":1072,\"w\":560,\"h\":137,\"abs_x\":621,\"abs_y\":1134}'\u003eThe original TD 124 was a staple in countless broadcast studios and beloved by ambitious music lovers for decades. The newly developed TD 124 DD builds on this purist design but introduces groundbreaking upgrades. The height-adjustable aluminum chassis now rests on premium vibration-damping rubber elements. 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