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Thorens TD 125 MKII Turntable w/ SME 3009 Tonearm with stanton 881S cartridge and needle. This record player is a atic find from a house clearance, it wasent used for a long time and was just sitting in storage, I tested it and the unit powers on, the motor works, the ruber belt seems to be a bit loose and fals of when you play the turntable ( i uploaded a video that demonstraties that,,,The audio works, both chanels play the music , the plastic cover is a bit dull and there some scratches so it needs to be polished to make it shinny again,,, there are no cracks in the plastic cover. There is a screen where you can see the stroboscope ligjt, the mirror inside looks like it moved a bit and needs to be pulled up to make it straight again,, The unit could use a good clean and setup, it needs some love! I also opened the bottom and there are some pictures of the inside of the player !
# Thorens TD 125 – Buyer Notes
Condition unknown is a red flag at USD $1,043. That's above your comparable median of USD $1,552—wait, that's inverted. This TD 125 is actually priced below your 25th percentile anchor of USD $1,298, which suggests either a genuine deal or a reason the seller hasn't specified condition. Thorens TD 125s typically trade USD $1,200–$1,800 depending on platter finish, arm quality, and mechanical wear. If the unit is mechanically sound and the platter isn't warped, USD $1,043 is fair-to-good. If it needs a new belt, serviced bearing, or rewired tonearm, you're looking at USD $200–$400 in remedial work.
Before committing, verify the strobe disc reads accurate speed (33⅓ and 45 should be spot-on), spin the platter by hand to feel for grinding or play in the bearing, and confirm the tonearm tracks without bias drift. Ask whether the original dustcover, counterweight, and any documentation come with it. A TD 125 with a good bearing and stable speed is a solid mid-tier deck; one with a worn spindle bearing becomes an expensive rebuild.
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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