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Ich verkaufe einen hochwertigen Thorens TD 160 Super mit dem legendären SME 3009 Series III Precision Tonarm und einem Grado GF3 Tonabnehmer.
Der TD 160 Super gehört zu den besonders gesuchten klassischen Thorens Plattenspielern und ist bei Liebhabern hochwertiger Analogtechnik bis heute sehr beliebt. Die Kombination mit dem SME Series III macht dieses Exemplar besonders interessant.
Thorens TD 160 Super
SME 3009 Series III Precision Tonarm
Grado GF3 Tonabnehmer
bewährtes Thorens-Schwingchassis
Riemenantrieb
originale Abdeckhaube
Kopien der originalen Bedienungsanleitungen für Laufwerk und Tonarm
Der Plattenspieler befindet sich optisch in einem sehr guten, gepflegten Zustand. Die originale Abdeckhaube ist vorhanden und weist lediglich altersübliche Gebrauchsspuren auf.
Der Plattenspieler ist eine interessante Kombination aus dem klassischen Thorens-Laufwerk und dem hochwertigen SME-Tonarm und eignet sich sowohl für den ambitionierten Vinylhörer als auch für Sammler klassischer HiFi-Komponenten.
Das originale Antiskating-Gewicht des SME-Tonarms ist nicht vorhanden.
Besichtigung und Abholung nach Absprache. Ein Versand sollte aufgrund der empfindlichen Mechanik möglichst vermieden werden.
Thorens’ TD 160 Super has a strong reputation as a serious belt-drive deck, and €579 lands right on the median of the recent used market, so this reads as a fair buy rather than a steal or an overreach. With the 25th percentile at €398 and the 75th at €909, the asking price sits comfortably in the normal trading band for this model.
What makes it worthwhile is the classic Thorens recipe: a suspended subchassis, good isolation, and a presentation that rewards a careful setup with excellent timing and musical flow. A clean, well-kept example can be a very satisfying long-term deck, especially if the arm, platter, dustcover, and suspension are all sorted and original. At this price, the key is condition and completeness; if those check out, it’s a solid enthusiast-level purchase.
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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