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Ich brauche ihn nicht mehr. Der Plattenspieler ist in Ordnung, braucht aber einen neuen Riemen. Zur Zeit braucht er zum Anlaufen einen kleinen Anstupser, dann läuft er perfekt. Verbaut ist ein Grado System. Das Acrylcover hat schon Gebrauchsspuren und leider ist auch die Klappvorrichtung nicht mehr vorhanden. Man muss es halt per Hand aufsetzten.
Am liebsten Abholung, Versand geht aber auch.
Compared with the usual €285 median and even the €211 lower quartile, €180 is a strong buy rather than a stretch. It sits comfortably below typical asking prices for this model, so the value case is already solid before condition even enters the picture.
Thorens’ TD 166 has a deserved reputation as a musical, easy-to-live-with belt-drive deck with good upgrade potential, so a clean example at this level is the kind of listing worth acting on. At this price, the main things to check are basic usability items: platter speed stability, arm movement, cueing action, dustcover condition, and whether it’s set up with a serviceable cartridge or any useful accessories.
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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