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Offered is „MC 1600 Welt Neuheit Symmetrische Dual Mono Phono Stufe Neu OVP Thorens Fachhandel“ by Thorens as new device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3754297807 ends on 19.11.2026 at 10:02 o'clock.
New condition at €2,199 lands almost exactly on the used-market center line, with the median at €2,214 and the middle spread only €2,192 to €2,226. That makes this a fair, steady-buy price rather than a bargain hunt or an ambitious ask.
For a Thorens turntable, that’s still attractive: the brand has a strong reputation for pace, isolation, and long-term serviceability, and a clean new-condition example can save a buyer a lot of cosmetic fuss. The main upside here is buying something effectively mint at a price that tracks the market closely; just make sure any included parts, setup hardware, and packaging are complete, since that’s where real value often lives on a deck like this.
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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