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Offered is „TD 126 MK IV + TD 127 mit SME 3009/R + SME 3012/R“ by Thorens as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3633338251 ends on 11.11.2026 at 13:08 o'clock.
Is this a rare chance to buy in well below market? At €1,390, this sits clearly under the €1,630 25th percentile and well below the €1,871 median, so it reads as a strong deal rather than just “fair.” For a Thorens TD 127, that’s the kind of pricing that should get an enthusiast’s attention fast.
The TD 127 is well regarded for its classic suspended-subchassis feel, relaxed musical timing, and sturdy, serviceable construction; when these are clean and properly sorted, they can be very satisfying long-term decks. If the listing is genuinely good condition, the upside is obvious: you’re buying into a respected Thorens at a price that leaves room for a proper belt, cartridge setup, or a small service budget if needed.
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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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