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Thorens TD 124 Mk1 m SME 3012 II Fullt renoverad och genomgången, många delar utbytta. Sockel i ek från Faber-Ferrarius i Kalmar Nya motorlager, Audio Silente Ny motorupphängning, Audio Silente/Hanze Nytt bottenlager, Audio Silente Ny rem, Hanze Nya mushrooms Nya gummibussningar till motvikten, SME Ny tonarmsplatta, Audio Classique UK Yttertallrik original, plan och fin, polerad ytterkant Innertallrik original, välj mellan gjutgods eller omagnetisk alu (CB788) mot pristillägg Mellanhjulet
At kr34,900, this sits above the kr31,752 75th percentile, so it’s an ambitious ask versus the recent SEK comps; it’s not outrageous, but it’s priced at the top end of the local market rather than as a bargain. Against the kr28,604 median, you’re paying a meaningful premium, so I’d want the seller to justify that with especially strong originality, service history, or a notably complete package.
That said, the TD 124 Mk1 is a genuinely desirable classic: a heavyweight idler-drive deck with real presence, excellent torque, and a reputation for musical, lively playback when correctly sorted. If this one is clean and unmolested, the upside is strong because good examples are increasingly hard to find. At this price, I’d specifically want to verify bearing condition, motor health, platter speed stability, and whether any key parts or plinth work are already handled.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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