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Thorens TD-124 TurntableDescription: For sale is an incredibly fetching and lately serviced Thorens TD-124. A full work summary is shown below. Table is presently at perfect speed; plinth is in unusually clean shape; and the dust-cover is a new replacement from our friends at JnB Audio. Features a SME-3009 with a Shure V15-RS cartridge. Every machine is tested thoroughly and competently for many an hour at our shop after servicing We do the majority of our business at our storefront in Rhode Island. We encourage you to make an appointment and hear the unit for yourself! Give us a ring at [phone removed by eBay]. Shipped promptly and competently-see our hundreds of positive feedback on our adept shipping methods. We encourage you to make an appointment and come and hear it through our system at the shop in the Rhode Island! You will fall in love with sound of this thing. We can reached at [phone removed by eBay] should you have any questions at all. See our feedback as regards shipping-we use only first-rate materials and methods. Work Summary:-Tuned up and tested for many an hour and presently playing at perfect speed.-Any problematic capacitors or components replaced.-Dust-cover replaced-All work performed by a competent technician with decades experience.Included: (1) Turntable
This is a fair ask, sitting right on the median at US$3,299, so it reads as market-level pricing rather than a bargain or an overreach. With the 25th percentile down at US$2,437 and the 75th percentile up at US$8,364, this lands in the sweet spot where condition and completeness matter more than the sticker.
A TD 124 is one of the classic idler-drive tables buyers chase for its speed stability, torque, and unmistakable drive, so a clean, well-sorted example is always worth a look. The big upside is rarity and long-term desirability, especially if it comes with original parts, a good armboard, or evidence of proper service; age-related service history is the key thing to confirm before jumping in.
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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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