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Offered is „TTT Compact II inkl. Statement Tonarm & Levibase“ by Thales 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 1547052089 ends on 09.12.2026 at 06:25 o'clock.
Are you looking at a fair buy, or is this one of those decks where the package justifies paying a touch above the crowd? At €16,999, this sits a bit above the median of €14,644 for recent comparable listings, but still well inside the main market band between €7,410 and €29,753, so I’d call it fair rather than cheap.
What makes it interesting is the full, ready-to-run setup: the arm, base, and compact table are all there, which is where the real value tends to be in this sort of high-mass, precision mechanical vinyl rig. For a buyer who wants a serious analog front end without chasing parts, that bundled completeness is the upside; if the condition is genuinely good and the setup is tidy, it’s a sensible way into a respected, enthusiast-grade package.
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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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