-edible zone-
--What is it? --- This device, seen on either side in the photo
above, replaces the center hub on your Thorens TD124 upper platter. We
use this adapter when we want to use any platter mat -other- than the
stock Thorens rubber mat.* (see footnote at page bottom)
It is
nicely machined from 6061 Aluminum and features a clear anodized plating
and then is fitted with a precision bronze bushing. It comes with three
stainless steel allen-head machine screws and requires that you use the
bottom screw plate from your stock hub.
The fit seen from above
is like this:
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-- Original clutch function is retained
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--Just like it belongs.
And now that this is done (quite
easily, I might add) you can slip on any platter mat you wish to try,
(except the oem rubber mat which will not fit.).
Sound
quality-wise there will be a large assortment of mats out there you
might like on the TD124..
Right away I tried two of my mats;
first a Herbies Excellent II 3mm thick mat,
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-- Then the Boston Audio Mat 2. On my TD-124 either one of these produces an audibly quieter noise floor than does the standard rubber mat.
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--The platter mat is a factor to the sound quality of the TD124 and
this platter mat adapter from Woodsong Audio is the perfect enabler for
experimentation with alternate platter mats. And, just as importantly,
the original clutch operation of the TD124 is retained. Highly
recommended!!!
How to contact Woodsong Audio:
website:
https://www.woodsongaudio.com/
ebay store:
https://www.ebay.com/usr/harban-shop?_trksid=p2047675.l2559
* Footnote: This adaptor hub will not fit the oem rubber platter mat.