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Säljer en klassisk hifi-kombination för den kräsne vinylentusiasten. Spelaren och tonarmen är i mycket gott och fullt fungerande skick och bjuder på ett fantastiskt analogt ljud. Detta paket består av tre legendariska komponenter som spelar perfekt ihop: * Skivspelare: Thorens TD 160B MkII – ikoniskt, remdrivet verk med flytande upphängning. Mycket stabilt och känt för sin tysta gång. B-versionen levererades utan tonarm från fabrik för att man skulle kunna montera det bästa – vi
The age and vintage status matter here: this is a classic suspended Thorens deck from an era that still has a strong following, but it’s old enough that condition and service history are the real story. At kr6,500, it sits below the recent kr7,436 25th percentile and well under the kr8,371 median, so this reads as a solid buy rather than a stretch.
What makes it appealing is the TD160B MkII’s reputation for musical, low-fatigue playback and a well-engineered spring-suspended chassis that can still compete with newer decks when set up properly. If it’s complete, quiet, and the armboard, belt, feet, and dust cover are all in order, this is the kind of vintage turntable that rewards a careful owner. Main watch-outs are the usual age items: tired suspension tuning, worn belts, noisy bearings, and missing parts.
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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