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Thorens TD-160 TurntableThe Thorens TD-160 is a legendary, manual, belt-driven turntable manufactured in Lahr, Germany between 1972 and 1988. Tested and working.Dust cover has very light wear. Plinth, etc. have very little wear.Comes with original box & packaging.Original Thorens headshell with Audio Technica cartridge installed. Stylus is in good condition (see close-ups).Brand new belt. New RCA connectors have been added to the original cord (see last photo).New RCA ends installedIn the Milwaukee Area? Stop in our shop to inspect/demoBuy with confidence: See our feedback and thank you for considering. All the gear we sell is packaged with great care for safe arrival in the condition advertised and backed up by our 14 day full refund policy in the event you are not happy for any reason.
This is a fair ask. At US$750, it sits below the US$900 median and just above the US$730 25th percentile from your recent comps, so it reads as a reasonable lower-middle-market price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask.
That makes it interesting if the deck is complete and the bearings, motor, and suspension are healthy, because these older Thorens tables are well-liked for their musical, forgiving presentation and solid isolation. If it’s clean and largely original, the upside is a dependable classic at a sensible entry point; at this age, though, you still want to confirm speed stability, arm condition, and whether any service or missing parts will add to the real cost.
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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