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Ich verkaufe einen gesuchten Klassiker: den Thorens TD126 MkIII Electronic Subchassis Plattenspieler.
Es ist eine der Top-Versionen mit dem begehrten EMT929 Studio Tonarm inklusive eines TSD15 MC Tonabnehmers. Stimmiger geht nicht.
Der Plattenspieler funktioniert zu 100 Prozent. Tonarmlift und Endabschaltung sind ebenfalls in Ordnung.
Absolut wohnzimmertauglich mit normalen Gebrauchsspuren fürs Alter.
Die Haube ist sauber und hält in allen Stellungen oben. Keine Sprünge. Keine tiefen KratzerY
Ich gebe eine Black Forest Audio Dead Mat und ein Supra Phonokabel dazu.
Die originale Gummimatte ist nicht dabei.
Nur Abholung. Kein Versand.
Privatverkauf unter Ausschluss jeglicher Sachmängelhaftung
Keine Rücknahme.
Versus a current new belt-drive table or a restored mid-tier vintage deck, €1,500 is ambitious for this Thorens: with a median used ask of €726 and a 75th percentile of €987, it sits well above the normal range rather than just at the top of it. That makes it a hard sell unless the presentation is unusually strong and the package is more complete than average.
The TD 126 MK III is a respected suspended-chassis Thorens with real audiophile credibility: smooth speed stability, strong isolation, and the kind of musical, relaxed presentation people buy Thorens for. At this level, value hinges on documented service, a healthy motor/subchassis, a properly functioning arm, and any useful extras like dust cover, original headshell, or recent overhaul receipts; without those, the ask needs to come down to look compelling.
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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