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Offered is „MC 1600 Welt Neuheit Symmetrische Dual Mono Phono Stufe Neu OVP Thorens Fachhandel“ by Thorens as new device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8893211154 ends on 20.10.2026 at 11:38 o'clock.
Is €2,199 worth it for this one, or are you just paying market rate? With 37 recent comparables centered at a €2,167 median and a tight €2,150–€2,181 middle band, this asking price sits right around fair value—slightly above the median, but not enough to call it ambitious. For a clean example, that makes it a reasonable buy rather than a bargain hunt.
What makes it attractive is the Thorens name itself: these decks are widely respected for solid engineering, easy long-term serviceability, and the kind of musical, low-drama performance enthusiasts keep coming back to. At this price, the real upside is condition and completeness—original packaging, dust cover, tonearm setup, and evidence of careful ownership matter more than haggling hard on price.
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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