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Angeboten wird „TD 1601 - Hochglanz Walnuss VORRÄTIG - NEU in OVP - High End Plattenspieler mit Thorens TP92 Tonarm“ von Thorens als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4674991210 endet am 14.06.2026 um 11:58 Uhr.
This is a seller’s market for prized vintage Thorens, and the €2,875 asking price is fair for a used TD1601 in EUR, sitting just below the historic new retail of €2,999 in EUR and slightly under a comparable used listing at €2,499 in EUR that likely reflects different condition or accessories. While not a bargain, it aligns with the median for well-maintained examples in this tier, making it a reasonable entry point for collectors who value Thorens’ legacy.
The TD1601 remains highly regarded for its precision AC motor, low-resonance plinth, and the excellent TP160 tonearm, delivering smooth, stable playback with minimal wow and flutter that still competes with modern decks. Its upside lies in original-owner condition and the rarity of a complete, serviced unit with the matched tonearm, which many buyers now pay extra to source separately. At this price, it’s a solid buying opportunity for anyone seeking a reliable, classic turntable with genuine hi-fi pedigree.
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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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