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Offered is „TD 1601 mit TP 160 hochglanz schwarz“ 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 4640389012 ends on 24.12.2026 at 17:09 o'clock.
The TD-1601 is a notably well-executed modern Thorens: classic suspended-subchassis design with contemporary motor control and semi-automatic convenience. At EUR 2,800, this is a fair-to-strong price rather than an ambitious one—just above the six-listing median of EUR 2,707 and essentially at the 75th percentile of EUR 2,803.
It earns that valuation through excellent speed stability, a solid TP 92 tonearm, effective isolation, and useful balanced XLR outputs alongside RCA. The motorised lift and contactless end-of-record shutoff are meaningful advantages over the simpler TD-1600, while the cartridge-friendly arm broadens setup options. In genuinely good condition, with the external power supply, dust cover, original accessories, and properly functioning lift and shutoff included, this is a worthwhile buy. Verify those functions and check suspension setup, but there is no obvious price-based reason to walk away.
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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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