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En Thorens TD 160 B MkII m SME arm utrustad med en Ortofon 230 MM PU Allt fint i och fullt fungerande skick inkl nålen (se bild) Kan naturligtvis ses, provas och lyssnas på över en kopp kaffe i högklassig rigg. Skickas INTE!
At kr SEK 8,000, this looks a bit ambitious for a TD160B MkII unless the condition is exceptional and it’s been properly serviced. Clean, fully sorted examples do command a premium, but typical used prices for this model are usually a fair bit lower, so this asking level is really only justified if it includes recent mechanical work, a strong arm, and original parts in very good shape.
That said, it’s a classic for good reason: a suspended Thorens with excellent musical timing, a solid plinth/armboard platform, and lots of upgrade potential. If it’s unmolested and running quietly, it can be a very rewarding buy for someone who wants a deck with real vintage character. Just confirm the suspension, motor noise, platter speed stability, and whether the dust cover, mat, and tonearm setup are all intact before paying top money.
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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