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Thorens TD 145 MK II
Stanton 500 MK II Tonabnehmersystem
Original Gummimatte
hochwertiges Phonokabel mit Chinchsteckern
Abschaltautomatik funktioniert einwandfrei
Die Acrylabdeckung hat einen kleinen Riss was aber für den Klang nicht wichtig ist
Schmuckstück für Vintage HiFi Liebhaber
feiner und warmer Klang, Plattenspieler hat Endabschaltung und 2 Geschwindigkeiten – 33 + 45
NUR ABHOLUNG IN FRANKFURT BORNHEIM-MITTE NAHE UHRTÜRMCHEN.
BARZAHLUNG BEI ABHOLUNG
Da dies ein Privatverkauf ist sind Gewährleistung und Rückgabe ausgeschlossen.
This is a vintage table, and that timing can work in its favor if the owner has kept it serviced; there’s no newer replacement that makes it obsolete, so a clean example still has real appeal. At €225, it lands well below the €269 25th percentile and far under the €314 median, so this reads as a strong buy rather than just a fair one.
That price makes sense because these Thorens decks are prized for their suspended-chassis isolation, musical speed stability, and long-lived manual simplicity. For an enthusiast, the upside is getting a classic, upgrade-friendly platform at a bargain; just verify the armboard, dust cover, belt, and that the suspension and auto-lift functions behave properly, since those are the details that matter more than cosmetics 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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