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Offered is „Phonosophie No. 3 Esche schwarz | TP 90S | Chiave MM (neue Nadel) | Top-Zustand & Schwebeverpackung (Thorens TD 2001 extrem)“ by Phonosophie 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 3815729203 ends on 27.11.2026 at 16:41 o'clock.
€1,499 is above the current used-market center for this model, so it reads as ambitious rather than a bargain. Against your benchmark, it sits well over the €1,371 75th percentile, so I’d only be comfortable here if this is an unusually complete, original, or freshly serviced example.
That said, the TD 2001 is a seriously respected Thorens deck: a well-isolated suspended design with strong build quality, good speed stability, and the sort of easy musicality people buy these for. At this level, the buyer should be looking for proof of a healthy suspension, quiet motor/bearing, a clean arm, and any included dustcover, headshell, or cartridge, because those details can justify the premium.
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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