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Serious Inquiries Only, Please!Check Out My Other Reverb Items!PLEASE NOTE: I Provide Reverb Safe Shipping RSS with everything I sell and ship. And, I pay for this protection out of my own pocket. Sometimes it can cost me in excess of $120 depending on the item being protected. This coverage protects both you, the buyer, and me, the seller, against loss or damage during shipment. And, I never sell ANY of my items "As-Is". All my items are guaranteed to look and function as advertised or I will gladly accept a return. What other sellers provide that kind of service? The answer is: Very few, take a look and see!This Rare Turntable is Excellent, both Cosmetically and Functionally!This Rare Model Thorens TD180 turntable is the only one on Reverb that is ALL original and with a superior cartridge to the other US seller who has much less experience than I do. There is only one other Thorens TD180 apparently listed twice from an overseas seller. Mine is still in better condition and with a better cartridge and shipped from Within the US!You won't be disappointed! One Thorens TD180 Semi-Automatic Turntable with auto return an and shut off! Works flawlessly, new Thakker brand rubber drive belt, shipped from Switzerland, look those up, they are not cheap! Best condition and best price from an experienced seller. Mounted with an excellent High output OEM Stanton cartridge and OEM Stanton stylus. More pictures to follow the coming week if it doesn't sell first! Ships in 72 hours when your payment clears Monday through Thursday. If your payment clears Friday through Sunday, then ships no later than the following Wednesday! Price is firm unless you bundle and buy more than one item from me here on Reverb concurrently! Thank you!
At US$499, this sits right on the median of the recent used market and well within the normal US$475–US$523 band, so the asking price reads as fair rather than inflated. It is not a bargain-bin score, but it is squarely in “reasonable buy if the piece checks out” territory.
The TD 180 is a straightforward, well-liked Thorens deck for listeners who want an easygoing, musical table without getting into restoration drama. The main upside is getting a reputable name and a complete, ready-to-spin turntable at a sane price; just make sure the arm, platter, speed stability, dust cover, and any original cartridge or accessories are all present and functioning cleanly.
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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