[knotscott]

I came into possession of a Thorens TD-124 Mk1 in excellent condition a while back (free "long term loan" deal from a cousin).                 
https://www.audiocircle.com/index.php?topic=173851.msg1835922#msg1835922

After the usual motor, rubber, bearing, and lube tasks, the next challenge was the headshell for the ESL S-1000 tonearm because it has an older style EMT connection (diamond pattern), which not many headshells include for a reasonable price. I sourced an EMT connector and a blank headshell, and made my own (some filing of the headshell tabs required). As a test, I put the TD-124 into my basement system with a new AT-95C, and it worked. It sounds better than expected considering there's been no alignment, no leveling, no care taken for the setup, and no break in for the cart. So far I'm encouraged! It's such a nicely made machine.

Here it is in action: - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGS3s7Iseo0