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....... 🙂

 

[camcroft]

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....... 🙂

The nice thing about the Thorens it has a headshell now instead of the old fixed one which makes it versatile if you like changing between cartridges.

 

[daytona600]

Argon & Thorens like 100s of other makes of turntables , all made in the same chinese factory by Hanpin or Yahorng

 

[Al ears]

Argon & Thorens like 100s of other makes of turntables , all made in the same chinese factory by Hanpin or Yahorng

And?? I don't think it matters where they are made these days. They are all manufactured to a set standard.

 

[daytona600]

Have a 1957 Thorens TD124 & still works flawlessly after 69years & Mint condition ones fetch £10,000 +
Artisan Fidelity TD124 are $40,000


TD124 / SME3009/ Shure V15 III all made in the 1950/60s
The chinese made turntables will last well into the 22nd century & will be worth a small fortune in the future to your grandchildren

 

[freddyonderstal]

I went to the store today and changed the TT for a new one. The employee helped me install the plate, setup the cartridge and I went home; no crackling noise when moving the lever. In the store they told me they never heard another costumer about this 'problem'. Now I hope this TT will not generate the same sound within a month. If so, I'm going back and ask my money back.
But this TT is such a nice one, I hope it stays OK and I can enjoy it for the coming years.
So I'll try this Argon TT4mk2 again 🙂.