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At SEK 3,000, this Thorens TD 165 is a genuine bargain, landing well below the 25th percentile of SEK 4,375 and nearly half the median of SEK 5,558 in your recent listings. For buyers usually forced to look at budget belt-drives or worn-out plastic units at this price, this is a rare entry into the legendary Thorens floating-subchassis world without the usual markup.
The TD 165 is highly regarded for its robust Swiss engineering, offering a quiet, stable platform that rivals far more expensive vintage decks once set up. Its floating sub-chassis isolates rumble effectively, and the original tonearm is smooth and reliable if the antiskating weight and shafts are intact. At this price, even a basic unit represents excellent upside; if it includes a cartridge or original accessories, it’s a clear buy for anyone serious about analog sound.
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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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