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Offered is „TD1601 with TP160 arm - as new!“ 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 5051319602 ends on 21.11.2026 at 12:31 o'clock.
Against recent EUR comps, €2,500 sits right at the low end of the pack and just below the €2,552 median, with the €2,500 listing-level floor and €2,739 upper quartile framing this as a fair-to-strong buy rather than an aggressive ask. It is not a steal on the numbers alone, but it is priced sensibly for a TD-1601 and reads as market-right for a clean example.
That makes sense: the TD-1601 is one of Thorens’ better-regarded suspended belt drives, with the semi-auto lift/end-off convenience, solid wooden plinth, balanced outputs, and a properly serious arm and subchassis platform. At this price, the upside is in getting a refined, low-fuss audiophile deck that still has strong brand appeal; just confirm the dust cover, power supply, and lift/auto-stop functions are present and working.
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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