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Offered is „Thorens TD 295 MK4, Ortofon 2m Black and Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE“ by Thorens as second-hand device from the category „Record Player complete“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4720774940 ends on 15.11.2026 at 16:23 o'clock.
Against 102 recent EUR comparables, €1,650 sits well above the €757 median and also above the €1,751 upper quartile only narrowly, so this is an ambitious asking price rather than a bargain. The cartridge and phono stage add real value, but the package is priced like a turnkey enthusiast setup, not a casual used table buy.
That said, this is a respected Thorens deck with the kind of stable, musical presentation vinyl fans buy them for, and the included Ortofon 2M Black plus Lehmann Audio Black Cube SE make it appealing as a ready-to-play front end. If both extras are genuine, in good shape, and properly matched, the listing has meaningful upside; if not, the table itself needs to carry more of the value, and at this price I’d want clear photos and proof of service before committing.
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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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