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Hochwertiger Vintage Plattenspieler mit einem Vintage High End Tonarm
Thorens TD 160B mk2 Plattenspieler
Mayware Formula 4 mk3 Tonarm
Wer diese Kombination kennt weiß um was für eine tolle Kombination es sich hier handelt
Der Mayware Tonarm ist ein sehr hochwertiger 1 Punkt Tonarm der sehr luftig und gleitend ist.
Ein sehr hochwertiger seltener Tonarm
This is a strong deal. At €233, it sits well below the 25th percentile of €342 and miles under the €624 median for comparable Thorens listings, so the ask looks like bargain territory rather than just “good value.”
That makes sense for a well-loved suspended Thorens: the TD160B MK2 has the classic Thorens strengths of solid isolation, easy musicality, and a big upgrade path, while the Mayware Formula 4 mk3 is a respected low-mass arm that can suit the right cartridge very well. The real upside here is getting a serious vintage deck/arm combo for entry-level money; just verify the arm bearings, suspension bounce, platter speed stability, and that no key parts are missing.
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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