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Hello there! :) Thank you so much for visiting my page, hope you are well and happy, please view pictures, they are part of description, details, measurements and condition, don’t hesitate to ask questions if you have any, I will get back to you quickly, Turntable turns on and plays vinyl ok, but there is a constant humming noise, I don’t know if it might be the tone arm or headshell. Might need service. No headshell, cables, cartridge or belt included. The record player is in great physical shape. happy shopping. I apologize for any inconvenience, the sale is final, AS IS, No returns. Please follow the store, lots of new and unique items to be added. Stay safe and be well. :)
At US$999, this sits just above the US$950 median for the 6 recent comparables and well within the middle of the market, though it’s closer to the upper half than a bargain. It is not a deal by percentile math — the US$653 25th percentile is the real “strong buy” zone — but it also doesn’t cross into ambitious territory since it remains below the US$1,112 75th percentile.
That makes it a reasonable ask for a Thorens with real enthusiast appeal: the TD 160 is respected for its suspended-subchassis design, smooth isolation, and musical, old-school analog presentation. The upside is strongest if this one is clean, complete, and unmolested, because originality and a healthy bearing/suspension matter a lot on these. At this price, I’d want to see confirmation of the dust cover, arm, platter, and that the suspension and motor run quietly; if those basics check out, it’s a solid buy for someone who wants a classic deck rather than a project.
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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