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Angeboten wird „TD 124 MK I. VINTAGE“ von Thorens als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2502459743 endet am 03.10.2026 um 12:14 Uhr.
€1,650 is a strong buy against your comps: it sits far below the €4,795 25th percentile and well under the €5,992 median, so this is priced like a bargain rather than a fair-market ask. For a TD 124, that kind of gap usually means the seller is inviting a quick sale, or the listing is missing something important enough to explain the discount.
That said, the appeal here is real: this is one of the most respected idler-drive classics, prized for its drive, rhythmic snap, and rebuild potential. If the unit is genuinely in good condition, the upside is excellent because these reward careful ownership and restoration. I’d just verify the usual TD 124 basics before moving fast: motor health, bearing noise, platter speed stability, and whether any original parts or service history are included.
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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