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Hersteller: Thorens
Modell: TD 318 MK II
Baujahre: 1988 - 1990
Hergestellt in: Deutschland
Farbe: schwarz
Abmessungen:
Breite: 440 mm
Tiefe: 350 mm
Höhe: 170 mm
Gewicht: ca. 10,5 kg
Anschlüsse: Cinch
Technische Daten
Lagerung: schwingend gelagertes Subchassis
Antrieb: Riemenantrieb
Motor: 16 Pol
Drehzahl: 33 und 45 rpm
Plattenteller: aussen Metall
Betriebsart: Riemen
Tonarm: Thorens TP 28
Besonderheit: opoelektr. Endabschaltung
Tonabnehmer:
Audio Technica AT95E neu
Typ: MM (Moving Magnet / Dual Magnet)
Befestigung: 1/2 Zoll Standard
Nadelschliff: elliptisch
Nadelgröße: 0,3 × 0,7 mil
Ausgangsspannung
3,5 mV
Frequenzgang: 20 Hz – 20 kHz
Kanaltrennung: > 20 dB (1 kHz)
Empfohlene Auflagekraft: 2,0 g
Optisch und technisch in sehr gutem Zustand, auch die makellose Haube. Der Tonabnehmer wurde neu installiert, Riemen erneuert, neues Netzteil, Lageröl erneuert, sämtliche Funktionen geprüft.
Abholung ist bevorzugt, bei Versand keine Transporthaftung. Gute Verpackung wird zugesichert.
The TD 318 mk II has a solid reputation as one of Thorens’ better late-analog belt drives: simple, musical, and easy to live with. At €287, this looks fair to slightly attractive versus the used market, which often lands around the low-to-mid €300s based on comparable listings and forum-reported buys; it is not a steal, but it is comfortably in the buyable zone for an excellent example.
What makes it worth considering is the combination of Thorens’ suspended-chassis feel, decent speed stability, and an upgrade-friendly platform that can sound very poised with a good cartridge. If the dust cover, original arm, and cueing are all healthy, this is the kind of vintage deck that rewards careful setup rather than demanding heroics, and a clean, well-kept example at this price is an easy recommendation for someone who wants a classic, listenable turntable without chasing restoration drama.
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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