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Riaa-steg av hög klass MM/MC. Svart front och låda, utmärkt skick. Ställbar MM/MC phonoförstärkare av mycket hög kvalité. Byte av MM/MC görs genom att flytta fyra små reglage på undersidan. Separat nätdel. Mått: 115 x 55 x 130 mm bxhxd Vikt: Ca 1 kg Förstärkning MM: 40 dB, MC: 60 dB Ingångsimpedans MM: 47 kohms, MC: 100 ohms Utgångsimpedans < 250 ohms Signal/brusförhållande MM: > 84 dB, MC: > 71 dB. Total harmonisk distorsion < 0.02 %. Ett bra riia steg på alla sätt och vis.
Is this a bargain on a quietly capable phono stage? At kr 1,800, it lands well below the kr 4,293 25th percentile and far under the kr 7,207 median, so this reads as a strong deal rather than just “fair.” For a Thorens piece in this category, that’s the kind of asking price that should get attention quickly.
What makes it worthwhile is the practical upside: these are valued for giving MM and MC owners a flexible, no-drama phono stage from a respected hi-fi brand. If the unit is complete and working cleanly, the price leaves room for normal used-goods risk and still feels attractive. The main thing to confirm is basic functionality and whether any power supply or other accessories are included, since that affects the real value more than cosmetics.
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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