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Serious Inquiries Only, Please!Check Out My Other Reverb Items!BEST PRICE FOR ONE THAT IS SHIPPED! ALSO, THE CARTRIDGE ON MY OFFERING IS A HIGHLY REGARDED STANTON 681EEE WORTH AROUND $500 IN THIS BARELY USED CONDITION!PLEASE NOTE: I Provide Reverb Safe Shipping RSS with everything I sell and ship. And, I pay for this protection out of my own pocket. Sometimes it can cost me in excess of $100 depending on the item being protected. This coverage protects both you, the buyer, and me, the seller, against loss or damage during shipment. And, I never sell ANY of my items "As-Is". All my items are guaranteed to look and function as advertised or I will gladly accept a return. What other sellers provide that kind of service? The answer is: Very few, take a look and see!One, Rare Model, Made in Germany with Swiss and German Engineering precision, Thorens TD160, Two Speed, Belt Drive, Fully Manual Turntable, Excellent Cosmetic Condition, Mint Functionally! ONLY ONE ON REVERB WITH THIS CARTRIDGE AND SHIPPED AT THIS PRICE!The polished Aluminum Plinth shines and contrasts nicely with the Oak wooden plinth casing. Excellent condition throughout. This turntable has a HEAVY metal platter and foundation base and will cost in excess of $149 in just the carrier fees to ship, especially to the east coast. All the packing materials will put the total costs to well over $150, but I'm only charging $149. This Rare turntable is Clean, and Fully Functional and comes with a Rare, Long Discontinued High Quality, High Output, Stanton 681 EEE cartridge with very low hours, less than 50, it's probably not even fully broken in yet! After 100 hours the stylus opens up even more. The Sound now is Amazing! The Dustcover is Excellent with only a few minor marks. New Drive Belt!A GREAT RARE HIGH END AUDIOPHILE TURNTABLE FOR A GREAT PRICE. A RARE FIND. This turntable is a Top Example of this model of Thorens TD160 turntable with only a very few cosmetic flaws!Ships from San Marcos, CA. Packed safely and securely for safe arrival, please examine my feedback.If bought and paid for Monday through Thursday, I will ship out in 72 hours. If bought Friday, Saturday or Sunday I will ship out no later than the following Wednesday! I don't quickly or sloppily pack and ship. I agonize over picking the proper packing materials and proper boxes which I buy for the item AFTER the item is sold. I have dozens of vintage audio items available for sale and I DO NOT HAVE THEM PACKED AND READY FOR SHIPMENT BEFORE THEY ARE SOLD, I DON'T DO IT LIKE THAT! I AM NOT AMAZON OR A LARGE ONLINE COMPANY, I AM A SOLE PROPRIETOR OF A LARGE COLLECTION OF VINTAGE AUDIO ITEMS THAT MY FAMILY COLLECTED OVER 70 YEARS. When you receive your turntable in the same condition as it left me, you will thank me! Please, look at my feedback regarding Packing and Shipping! Price is Firm! However, the price is Negotiable If you buy 2 or more of my Reverb items concurrently.Thank You! ; )

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About Thorens

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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