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Angeboten wird „Statement Ultimate“ von Thales als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonarm“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5739844870 endet am 07.09.2026 um 06:24 Uhr.
This is a clear buyer’s opportunity: the €9,600 asking price sits well below the 25th percentile (€7,495) of recent comparable EUR listings and is roughly €5,200 under the median (€14,821), making it a strong bargain for the Thales Statement Ultimate. Given the new retail range of €16,700–€21,000+ depending on finish, this used price offers exceptional value for a reference-tier tonearm.
The Statement Ultimate is widely revered for its ultra-low resonance, curved aluminum arm tube with steel-like rigidity, and exceptional control of high-frequency energy—especially on challenging material like soprano vocals. Its 230mm mounting distance and refined damping make it a top choice for high-end setups. With condition listed as “good” and no noted caveats, this clean listing at a deep discount represents a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking reference analog performance without the new-price penalty.
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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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