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Angeboten wird „TD 124 DD mit SPU 124 High-End Plattenspieler“ von Thorens als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler, Tonarme, Systeme...“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5656738950 endet am 04.10.2026 um 13:30 Uhr.
At €6,499, this sits a bit above the €5,992 median for recent comparable EUR listings, but still below the €6,961 75th percentile, so it reads as fair-to-slightly-ambitious rather than overheated. For a clean example in good condition, that’s a reasonable ask if the cosmetic and mechanical state really checks out.
What makes it worth considering is the TD 124’s reputation as a classic idler-drive deck with real mechanical charm, strong build quality, and a following that keeps well-kept examples desirable. The upside is in originality, completeness, and service history: a properly sorted, accessory-rich deck can be a very satisfying long-term buy. At this level, I’d mainly want confirmation on platter/bearing condition, motor health, and whether any restoration work has already been done.
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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