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Angeboten wird „Reference Package Titanium“ von Thales als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Plattenspieler komplett“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5710326432 endet am 18.07.2026 um 09:27 Uhr.
For this kind of used Thales package, €29,500 is above the median of €17,107 and also above the 75th percentile of €29,665, so it lands at the top end of the recent asking market rather than in bargain territory. It is not wildly out of line, but it is ambitious unless the package includes unusually complete accessories, premium armwand options, or exceptionally clean provenance.
That said, this is a well-regarded reference-level tonearm setup, and the appeal is in the precision build, low-friction performance, and the fact that these show up far less often than mainstream arms. If the listing is complete and genuinely “good” condition, the upside is in getting a high-end, hard-to-replace piece without the uncertainty of a fresh import or a long wait; just verify exact included parts, mounting compatibility, and that nothing critical is missing.
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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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