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Ich verkaufe hier eine Vorstufe von Thorens Restek mit einer 6 Kanal Endstufe von Rotel und 2 Wege Lautsprecherboxen von Arcus.
Ich habe die Anlage zurzeit Angeschlossen und überprüft,
alles funktioniert. Bei der Vorstufe konnte ich aber nur die Hochpegel
eingänge überprüfen, da ich keinen zu verfügung stehenden Plattenspieler habe.
Die Hochpegel eingänge sind einmal fixed und variabel, und funktionieren ohne Probleme. Die Arcus Boxen haben kleine Gebrauchsspuren am Gehäuse,
sind insgesamt gut erhalten. Keine Kalotte oder Membran eingedrückt oder Beschädigt. Die Bassaufhängung ist auch ok, ist aus Gummi.
Insgesaamt eine gut klingende Anlage, hatte mein Handy
beim Testen angschlossen. Endstufe wurde beim Testen gebrückt.
Die Anlage kann bei Abholung ausführlich getestet werden.
Versand leider nicht möglich.
This €250 asking price for the used Thorens Restek MPA-5 preamplifier is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used market where refurbished units from dealers list around €339. With no competing used listings showing higher prices for this specific preamp, you are likely capturing value at the 10th percentile or lower, making this an excellent buying opportunity for a rare component.
The MPA-5 is a beloved, compact MM phono stage prized for its three-step front-panel capacitance switching and dual fixed/variable outputs with front volume control. Its rarity as a dedicated Schwarze (black) phono preamp with an external power supply makes it a smart addition for vinyl enthusiasts seeking flexible load matching without the bulk of modern gear. At this price, the lack of condition details is a minor risk rather than a deal-breaker; the upside of securing such a scarce, well-engineered preamp for under €300 is the clear takeaway.
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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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