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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 3905593857 ends on 10.12.2026 at 10:07 o'clock.
Thorens’ 1600 Welt Neuheit is notable as a serious, modern belt-drive turntable rather than a nostalgic reissue. At €2,199 new, it sits €60 below the €2,259 used-market median and below the €2,238 25th percentile from 62 comparable listings, making this a strong deal if the condition is accurately represented.
Its appeal is the substantial build, quiet belt-drive presentation, and genuinely high-end platform for a carefully chosen tonearm and cartridge. The relatively low asking price leaves useful room for setup or a cartridge upgrade, while a clean example with its original packaging, dust cover, accessories, and service history would be especially compelling. Check those inclusions and verify bearing, motor, belt, and suspension operation, but there is no pricing reason to be wary: this looks like a worthwhile buying opportunity.
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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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