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En Thorens TD 126 MK ll UTAN arm M SME fäste! Fullt fungerande NY REM. Original lock ingår. Den är i svart Denna Thorens har det kända 10 mm lagret. ENDAST hämtning på plats Bilder kan skckas
Should you jump on a kr 4,000 asking price when the recent comparable median is kr 7,366? Yes — this sits well below the kr 5,684 25th percentile, so on your own market data it reads as a strong deal rather than merely fair.
That makes sense for a Thorens: these decks are respected for solid suspension design, good speed stability, and a musical, easy-to-live-with presentation when sorted properly. The upside is in the platform itself and the brand’s following, especially if the unit is complete and unmolested; at this price, a clean example leaves room for service parts or small restoration work without blowing the value.
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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