Question Static electricity? Crackling sound when raising lever after playing record

[freddyonderstal]

Maybe we’ve got our wires crossed on model numbers, but here in GB the Thorens is about 50% more expensive. I’d have a Thorens any day!

What are their respective prices where you live?

Around 1200 for this model. Is it a lot better than my Argon?

 

[nopiano]

Around 1200 for this model. Is it a lot better than my Argon?

Well, I’m going on its long-standing reputation, and the fancier TD1500 which I was very interested in at one time.

I’ve not even seen an Argon that I’m aware of, but they look decent enough. However, I can’t imagine you’d be disappointed in a Thorens. (They were Swiss originally, but like everything these days they’re from the far East these days)

 

[Al ears]

I agree with @nopiano, cannot say I have heard or even seen either deck bit if you can get the Thorens at a good price it might be the one to go for.
Most Thorens I have encountered were not direct drive though.
At least they don't fit the usual 2M Red cartridge....... 🙂