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Wunderschöner Thorens TD 126 MK III Plattenspieler mit SME 3009 Series III Tonarm und Ortofon MC-1 turbo Tonabnehmer.
Der Plattenspieler ist in einem sehr guten Zustand und natürlich voll funktionsfähig. Es wurde erst kürzlich ein neuer Riemen verbaut.
Probehören und Abholung wäre jederzeit möglich. Einen Versand biete ich nicht an.
Ich schließe jegliche Sachmängelhaftung aus. Keine Garantie/Gewährleistung oder Rücknahme.
This is a buyer’s market for vintage Thorens turntables, and the €680 asking price for the used TD 126 MK in EUR condition is a solid fair deal, sitting just under the €696 median from our three recent comparable EUR listings. It’s clearly above the €537 25th percentile but well below the €1,275 75th, so it’s not a bargain but a trustworthy, market-aligned price for a clean unit.
The TD 126 MK is a cult favorite among analog enthusiasts for its robust sorbonite suspension, low-resonance motor, and timeless build quality that pairs beautifully with modern tonearms. At this price, you’re getting a well-regarded, mechanically sound deck that delivers smooth, detailed playback with minimal fuss. If it includes the original arm or a quality upgrade, the upside is even stronger—this is a genuine buying opportunity for anyone serious about vintage hi-fi.
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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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