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Angeboten wird „Statement“ von Thales als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 1462169414 endet am 12.07.2026 um 06:09 Uhr.
Rated "good" condition on this Thales Statement tonearm suggests some wear or use, which typically justifies a discount from pristine pricing—here, the €7,900 ask looks like a solid bargain. Against recent comparable used listings, the median hovers at €12,815, with the 25th percentile at €8,293 and 75th at €26,224; this undercuts the low end nicely for a high-end Swiss design known for its glide-like tracking.
Before biting, verify the bearing's smoothness—Thales arms can develop play or drag from dried lubricants after 5-10 years—and insist on the original calibration tools, magnetic pod, and headshell clamps being included. Check service history too; without it, factor in a pro tune-up costing €500-€1,000.
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# Thales Tonearm
Thales is a Swiss manufacturer founded by Micha Huber, a mechanical engineer and lifelong audio enthusiast who studied both music and machine engineering before working in precision watch design. The company, operating under HiFiction AG, emerged around 2008 when Huber's innovative tonearm design gained recognition among discerning vinyl enthusiasts. His background in watchmaking precision and medical-device engineering directly informed the brand's obsessive attention to mechanical tolerances and material science.
The brand specializes exclusively in tonearms and turntables, with tonearm design as its core competency. Huber's breakthrough innovation was solving a longstanding analog challenge: combining the low-friction advantages of a pivoted tonearm with the tracking accuracy of linear tangential arms. His patented solution uses pivot points arranged on what Thales calls the "Thales Circle," achieving tracking error as low as 0.0006 percent—approaching true linear tracking without the mechanical complexity. The product line includes models such as the Simplicity, Simplicity II, Easy, and Statement tonearms, each representing refinements of this core philosophy.
Thales occupies the high-end boutique segment, commanding premium pricing justified by hand-crafted construction, exotic materials including diamond-coated bearings and high-damping aluminum alloys, and uncompromising engineering. The brand appeals to analog purists and collectors willing to invest substantially for measurable improvements in tracking geometry and mechanical rigidity. Though relatively obscure outside dedicated vinyl circles, Thales has cultivated a devoted international following among audiophiles who prioritize geometric correctness and Swiss precision manufacturing over mass-market accessibility.
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