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Thorens TD 321 Mk II
Wie neu
SME 3009 Series III mit wanne fluid Dämpfung Dämpfer
Mit Nadel-800Euro
Ohne Nadel-600 Euro
Im Internet kosten solche ab 2000 Euro ohne Nadel…
Nur Abholung
The timing is fine: this is an established Thorens design rather than a new-generation deck, so the value is mostly about condition and completeness, not waiting for a replacement model. At €600, it sits below the €620 25th percentile and well under the €639 median of your recent EUR comps, so this reads as a strong buy rather than a merely fair ask.
That makes sense for a TD 321 Mk II: it’s a respected suspended-belt-drive Thorens, admired for solid isolation, easy musicality, and a platform that still responds well to good setup. An excellent example at this price is the kind of listing that’s worth moving on, especially if the armboard, dust cover, and suspension are intact and the service history is sensible.
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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