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Thorens Turntable made in Germany. Fully serviced and operational. Recent upgrades/parts include:Cartridge is a Pickering V15/AT-2. Drive belt is new. Has a replacement dust cover hinge Upgraded RCA cables and plugsHas a new/old stock Thorens anti-skating weight imported from Italy.Includes a Thorens power adapter. Plinth is in good shape. Shows a few signs of wear along the bottom edge but nothing major. The Thorens logo is a little faded. It's well-balanced and works perfectly. Sounds fantastic. Shipping is $85 to the lower 48. Insured and signature required. I usually use UPS so buyer can log in and decline signature if requested. Don't hesitate to ask any questions. See video link of this exact turntable in action.
Against the recent used market, US$625 lands just under the US$638 median and comfortably inside the normal US$559 to US$654 band, so this reads as a fair ask rather than a bargain-bin steal. It is close enough to the center of the market that value will depend more on condition, service history, and what is included than on price alone.
That still makes it a worthwhile buy if the table is clean, runs quietly, and the dust cover, arm, and suspension are all present and healthy. Thorens belt-drive decks have a deserved reputation for musical, low-fatigue playback and a very live, tuneful presentation, so a well-kept example can be a satisfying long-term keeper; at this price, the main thing to verify is that no hidden wear or missing parts are eroding the value.
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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