jvc, la-11, la11, l a11, l-a11, la 11, belt, drive, manual, belt drive, drive belt, turntable, record, player, record deck, deck, disc, transcription, record player, phono, phonograph, riaa, hi-fi, hi fi, hifi, cartridge, stylus, needle, tone, arm, tone arm, sound, audio, hire, rent, rental, sales, install, installation, service, repair, dealer Free data sheet by GB Audio Services: sound system design, sale, hire, installation. TD126 Mk2

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Production:  Obsolete
Hire stock: No
New stock: No
Used stock: No

A highly prized transcription turntable, dating back to the late 1970s, the TD126 Mk2.

Choice of three speeds: 33 or 45 or 78rpm
TP16 Mk2 straight tone-arm with removable TP26 headtube. Manual or auto end lift.
Motorised tonearm lift/lower.
Sprung, floating sub-chassis isolation.
Detachable perspex lid.

Anti-skate: Frictionless magnetic field
Motor: Electronically controlled two-phase AC synchronous motor
Power requirements: 220V AC (50Hz)
Or 117V AC (60Hz)
Power consumption: 9W max (@220V)
Dimensions: 500 (w) x 170 (h) x 390mm (d)
Weight: 13kg

The TD126 Mk2 was typically sold with a Shure M75, Ortofon VMS20, ADC, Audio-Technica or similar 1/2" standard fitting cartridge, although any standard 1/2" bolt-on cartridge will work. Compatible replacement styli are available for most cartridges.

Variations:
TD126 Mk2
: Without tonearm
TD126 Mk2: With TP16 Mk2 tonearm.
 

Thorens belt drive transcription hi-fi turntable

Thorens TD126 Mk2 belt drive transcription hi-fi turntable

Turntable Class by GB Audio - YouTube service tutorials for the TD126 Mk2 and other decks.

Thorens TD126 Mk2 service & set-up introduction
1. Introduction to service and set up the TD126 Mk2

 

Thorens TD126 Mk2 where are the suspension springs and how to replace the drive belt for the tonearm lifting motor and how to remove the front panel to access the circuit board.
2. How to replace the drive belt for the tonearm lifting motor

 

Thorens TD162 Mk2 set up the tonearm, cartridge, alignment, tracking weight and anti-skate
3. How to setup the cartridge alignment & tracking weight


Turntable replacement neoprene rubber belt How to replace a drive belt

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Three part service and set up on the Thorens TD126 Mk2 VIDEO TUTORIAL. Introduction and three part basic service and set up of the Thorens TD126 Mk2
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Buy with confidence.  Unsolicited Customer Quotes:

"Thank you for your reply, but the drive belts arrived Saturday morning. All is well with a turntable which has not been used for 30 odd years. Already played a couple of albums. Thank you for your prompt service. Very Best Regards" R EBBS (16/03/2020)

"I found gb audio's web site on Google but contacted them by phone the man I spoke to was most helpful,the drive belt I ordered arrived the next day,works perfectly.excellent service wouldn't hesitate to use for any products and would recommend to anyone.thanks again". R Pearson (14/05/2019)

"Hi,belt came today,fitted it and the hi Fi turntable is working once again.Many thanks for your help and assistance". Alan. (03/05/2019)

"Hello. Belt received and perfect fit. Thank you for your excellent service. Regards" ANNA (21/01/2014)

"Hello... I would like to say thank you for helping me get the right belt for my turntable and the stylus as well. It is a pleasure to put my lp's on again and listen to music I thought would be lost. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a happy new year." M Albus  (16/12/2013)

"Excellent quick service and help getting a belt that worked on my deck. Thanks to you my old Pioneer deck lives to play again." RW Sussex (10/12/2013)

"Found your excellent website whilst searching for a turntable drive belt for my Pioneer system. Unlike most on-line sales places your way of explaining about belt sizes and how to measure the turntable seems very logical and fool-proof". (09/03/2010)

"To Sales at GB.Audio, Many Thanks for your quick and prompt service the drive belt for my pioneer PL112D turntable fits perfectly so no I can now proceed to transfer all my vinyl collection to Cd. I was most impressed how fast the delivery arrived it was less than 24Hrs. Once again many thanks for the excellent service". Regards, John, UK (06/02/2009)

"Hi, I ordered 2 drive belts for a Pioneer PL12D deck from you at about 5.00 pm yesterday (Wednesday) evening by phone. I've arrived home this evening to find them delivered among my post today. I know it's not a large item but that is amazing service - if only other suppliers could be as efficient as you. Many thanks and well done." Bernie (07/06/2007)

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