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Offered is „TD 166 MK V Blackedition Karbontonarm“ 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 4147971512 ends on 17.11.2026 at 09:35 o'clock.
Good condition makes this look like a solid buy at €249, though not a steal: it sits just above the €224 median and a touch over the €236 75th percentile for recent EUR comparables. That puts it in the upper end of fair market rather than bargain territory, so the value depends on how complete and clean the deck really is.
The TD 166 has the kind of straightforward, well-sorted suspended-subchassis charm that keeps it popular: smooth timing, good isolation, and a huge upgrade path if the arm, cartridge, or mat need attention. If the listing includes a healthy dust cover, original arm, and a properly running platter/auto functions, it’s a worthwhile purchase; at this price, I’d mainly want confirmation that the suspension is intact and the bearing is quiet.
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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