Quote Originally Posted by Mr. C View Post
Sorry to this obvious here,
however the original question have you come to any conclusions at yet guys?
well my mind is made up.. mine replaced the delphi, which was in regular use
i think it has a more 'solid' sound, level of bass are identical with same arm and cart.. yet the thorens seem more balanced in my view whilst the delphi has a very slightly lighter sound..
also the bass levels are identical to the best 401/301 i have heard dispite the hype around 301/401 in this department, and seemingly without the need for fancy heavy plinths..

Thanks SPS. I hadn't thought about the relative speed of the belt in the 124, compare with those of conventional belt drive designs. Critics of belt drives complain of the lack of torque a belt can transmit, wouldn't the same criticism apply to the 124?
well as an engineer my understanding is that a heavier belt run a high speed is less likely to 'give' than a light belt run at low speed, the speed is important, as i belive the effects of torque on the belt is less at higher speeds as it is diluted.. dont know if that makes sense..?

well that's my view..


cheers
steve