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Thorens TD 170 – Vintage Plattenspieler mit 2 originalen Phonocord 3050 B Lautsprechern.
Zum Verkauf steht ein schöner Thorens TD 170 Plattenspieler aus einer Phonocord-Kompaktanlage.
Technischer Zustand: voll funktionsfähig.
Der Plattenteller dreht sich einwandfrei, das Gerät schaltet ein und die Geschwindigkeit lässt sich regulieren. Auch die angeschlossenen Lautsprecher funktionieren.
Hinweis: Die Nadel für das Abspielen von Schallplatten fehlt und müsste vom Käufer ersetzt bzw. ergänzt werden.
Optisch befindet sich der Plattenspieler in einem für sein Alter wunderschönen Zustand.
Privatverkauf, keine Rücknahme oder Gewährleistung.
A Thorens TD 170 is notable as a fully automatic, beginner-friendly Thorens deck with decent everyday vinyl performance. At €100, this looks like a solid buy and slightly below the usual used range I’d expect for this model in Europe, where clean examples often sit around €120-€180, with some nicer or more complete units higher.
The appeal is convenience: press-play operation, belt-drive simplicity, and an easy path into vinyl without fuss. If it’s complete, running quietly, and the cartridge/stylus is usable, there’s real value here. The main things to confirm are speed stability, automatic functions, and whether the tonearm parts, counterweight, and dust cover are intact, since missing bits matter more than cosmetic wear on this model.
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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