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Up for sale is a Thorens TD 125 MK II vintage turntable in very clean cosmetic condition for its age.This unit has been serviced.✔ Capacitors replaced ✔ RCA plugs replaced with new ones ✔ Tested and working ✔ Very well preserved condition considering agePlinth is clean, dust cover shows normal light surface marks consistent with age. Please review all photos carefully for cosmetic details.IncludedThorens TD 125 MK II TurntableInstalled cartridge (Audio-Technica)Power cableRCA cables (newly replaced)ConditionUnit powers on and operates. Speed selection functions (50/60Hz selector visible). Tonearm and platter operate as intended.This is a vintage unit. While serviced and currently working, it is being sold AS-IS due to age.No warranty. No returns. No refunds.IMPORTANTPlease examine all photos carefully before purchasing. Ask any questions prior to buying.Serious buyers only.
Are you paying for a serviced classic, or just for the badge? At US$2,200, this sits well above the US$1,073 75th percentile and is roughly triple the US$729 median, so it reads as ambitious rather than market-fair for the used pool you provided.
That said, this is a respected suspended-subchassis Thorens: the TD 125 MKII has a strong reputation for speed stability, musical timing, and easy cartridge friendliness when properly set up. A recent service and recap are meaningful value adds on a table this age, and a clean, ready-to-run example can justify a premium if the work is documented and the dust cover, arm, and platter assembly are all complete. At this price, I’d want proof of the service, confirmation that the motor and suspension are behaving correctly, and no missing original parts.
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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