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Biete Thorens TD115 Plattenspieler.
Auf Wunsch und gegen Aufpreis ein zusätzliches System mit Diamantnadel.
This €120 asking price is a fair deal that sits right at the median of the recent used market for the Thorens TD 115. Based on three comparable EUR listings, the median asking price is €120, with the 25th percentile at €100 and the 75th at €259, so this listing matches the typical fair value rather than representing a bargain or an ambitious overprice.
The TD 115 remains a respected entry-level belt-drive turntable known for its solid mechanical build and reliable performance, making it a worthwhile buy for beginners or those seeking a no-fuss analog source. In excellent condition with likely original accessories, it offers meaningful upside as a durable platform that can be upgraded with a better cartridge over time. At this price point and condition, it’s a solid buying opportunity without red flags.
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Thorens traces its origins to 1883 in Sainte-Croix, Switzerland, where Hermann Thorens founded the company in the Jura mountains to craft music boxes and mechanical musical devices. Pioneering audio technology soon followed, with early cylinder phonographs, horn gramophones, and record players that established Thorens as an innovator predating the modern vinyl record. By the 1920s, breakthroughs like electric gramophone motors and magnetic pickups propelled international success, employing over 1,200 workers and embodying Swiss precision engineering. Ownership shifts, including a 2018 acquisition by Gunter Kürten, former Elac head, have revitalized the brand while honoring its 140-year heritage.
Thorens remains synonymous with high-quality turntables, its core focus since iconic idler-drive models like the TD-124 and TD-160 defined the golden age of analog playback. Vintage enthusiasts prize these for their robust plinths, precise motors, and timeless performance, while modern lines such as the 900 series introduce air-suspended sub-chassis for superior isolation. Brief forays into receivers, cassette decks, and speakers in the 1970s yielded to an unwavering commitment to vinyl reproduction, encompassing both LP and 78rpm formats.
Positioned as a high-end analog specialist, Thorens commands respect among discerning audiophiles and vintage collectors for its blend of historical pedigree and contemporary refinement. No longer strictly Swiss-manufactured but retaining that ethos, it occupies a niche boutique space—elevating turntables beyond entry-level to precision instruments that rival top competitors. Under Kürten's stewardship, Thorens thrives in the vinyl resurgence, delivering musical authenticity that serious hi-fi buyers demand.
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