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Offered is „Thorens TD 2001“ 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 4719172861 ends on 18.12.2026 at 12:58 o'clock.
“Good” condition at €750 puts this TD 2001 below the recent comparable range’s €863 25th percentile, making it a strong deal rather than merely fair. It is comfortably under the €946 median, with meaningful room for normal servicing or a better cartridge without pushing the overall spend into typical-market territory.
The TD 2001 is a particularly desirable Thorens: a well-built suspended design with a rigid wooden plinth, electronic speed switching, TP-90 arm, detachable headshell, and automatic end-of-record lift. It combines isolation with real convenience and has a strong reputation for musical, refined performance. Before buying, confirm that the suspension is correctly set, the belt and speed regulation are healthy, and the lift/armrest work properly—small age-related issues, but at this price still a worthwhile 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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