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Offered is „TD127“ 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 7387616581 ends on 31.10.2026 at 17:15 o'clock.
This €2,700 ask is ambitious for a used Thorens TD 127 in good condition, sitting well above your database median of €2,291 and exceeding the 75th percentile of €2,488. While the TD 127 is a respected German direct-drive classic known for its robust motor and precise speed stability, you are paying roughly €212 over the top quartile of recent comparable listings.
The TD 127 remains a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking a reliable, serviceable platform that pairs beautifully with high-quality arms like the SME 3012, which was often sold with it originally. However, given the price premium, this listing only becomes a clear opportunity if it includes the original arm, a fresh bearing service, or is verified original-owner condition; otherwise, waiting for a listing near the €2,291 median would be the smarter financial play.
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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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