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Thorens TD320 Turntable Restored.Very good condition for age.Brand new Audio Technica ATVM95E cartridge.All questions and inspections welcome. Negotiable.Cheers Paul Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Cash on pickup Time Left: 1 day and 23 hours Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Mr Fitz 0 Comments Secure Ad AUD $800 Date: April 12Apr 12
This is a fair ask, landing a touch under the A$850 median and just above the A$734 25th percentile for recent AUD comps, so it reads as sensible rather than cheap. At A$800, it sits in the middle of the market band and does not look ambitious.
The TD320 is well regarded for its suspended subchassis design, smooth speed stability, and genuinely musical, easygoing presentation, so a clean example can be a very worthwhile buy. If it is complete and well set up, the upside is a classic Thorens that still punches above its age; just make sure the suspension, arm bearings, belt, and dust cover are all in good shape.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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