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Thorens TD 160 S MK 5 aus Erstbesitz mit umfangreichem Tuning
- Tonarm TP 90, abschraubbare Headshell
- Thorens RDC-Bodenplatte mit höhenverstellbaren Füßen
- Thorens High End Netzteil TPN 2000 (extern)
- Neues Clearaudio Concept V2 MM-System
- Herausgeführte Cinch-Anschlüsse und hochwertiges Phonokabel QED QNECT 4
- W-Werk Plattentellerauflage Rindleder Jumbo/black
- Original-Gummiauflage wird mitgeliefert
- Mit Original-Bedienungsanleitung
- Letzer Service 2020 (neuer Riemen, Lageröl, Einstellung Federn)
- Gerät aus tierfreiem Nichtraucherhaushalt
- Kaufbelege vorhanden
- Der Plattenspieler wird nur als Komplettpaket mit allen Komponenten verkauft.
Die Originalverpackung ist nicht mehr vorhanden, Abholung ist deshalb sicherheitshalber erwünscht. Probehören wäre möglich.
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A Thorens TD 160 is a classic suspended-subchassis deck with real enthusiast appeal, but this asking price is far above the local used market. Against your comparable EUR data, €1,400 sits well over the 75th percentile of €520, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair, even allowing for an excellent-condition example.
What makes it worth considering is the TD 160’s strong reputation for musical timing, good isolation, and easy upgradeability; when properly sorted, it can still punch well above many modern budget decks. At this price, I’d want to see a truly pristine, fully serviced unit with original parts, a good arm, and complete accessories, because the premium only makes sense if the package is unusually complete and documented.
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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