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Here I have a very rare last model of the iconic Thorens turntables produced in Germany in the 1990s. Highly regarded as being one of the best bang for buck Thorens ever produced. Arm is the Thorens TP 90.In excellent working condition with a new belt, and low hours Ortofon Quintet Blue MC cartri...
This is a late-’80s/’90s Thorens, so the age matters more than the generation: a clean TD 2001 still has real audiophile credibility, but at A$1,800 the ask is at the top end of the used market and feels ambitious unless it’s exceptionally complete and serviced. Recent used examples land mostly around A$1,100 to A$1,700, with occasional higher asks for especially tidy or bundled decks, so A$1,800 is only justified if condition, arm, lid, and paperwork are all unusually strong.
What keeps it interesting is the TD 2001’s reputation for a very composed, musical presentation and the TP 90 arm’s strong performance when properly set up. It’s a worthwhile buy for someone who wants a serious suspended Thorens without moving into full-vintage restoration territory, but at this price I’d want proof of clean bearing, stable speed, and any service history, because age-related wear can erase the value quickly.
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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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