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Verket fungerar perfekt, inga oljud eller liknande. En väldigt fin spelare i Orginal skick. Plinten är en orginal Ortofon. Tonarmen en Ortofon RMG 309 som är avsedd till SPU G pickuper. På detta armbord sitter det en Ortofon Hi jack som börjar bli väldigt svåra att få tag på och kostar därefter. Har även en RMA 309 för SPU A pickuper om det är intressant istället eller bägge mot pris tillägg. Har även ett antal SPU både A och G som kan säljas till.
At kr37,000 SEK, this sits a bit above the recent comparable median of kr33,890 SEK and just over the 75th percentile at kr36,382 SEK, so it reads ambitious rather than cheap in this market. It is not wildly off, but I’d want either notably strong condition, fresh service work, or useful extras to feel fully comfortable at this level.
That said, this is a classic, highly respected deck for a reason: the TD124 Mk II is prized for its idler-drive drive strength, lively timing, and the kind of musical drive that makes vintage analog feel immediate and physical. If this one is clean, complete, and properly sorted, the rarity and collectability can justify paying near the top of the local range; if not, age-related wear, motor attention, and missing parts matter more when the price is already above median.
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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