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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 1138184755 ends on 08.11.2026 at 09:40 o'clock.
A classic Thorens deck is always worth a look, and this one lands right on the money. At €2,199, it sits just above the €2,185 median and essentially in the middle of the recent €2,163 to €2,197 used market band, so I’d call it fair rather than a bargain or a stretch.
What makes it appealing is the Thorens name itself: these are respected for solid suspension design, good speed stability, and an easy-to-live-with, musically relaxed presentation that still rewards a serious cartridge. If the listing is genuinely clean and complete, the main upside is buying a well-regarded deck at normal market money; just confirm platter, arm, dust cover, and service history, since condition and setup matter more than the badge here.
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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