Condition: Used. Working condition is based on the source description; cosmetic condition, included accessories, and signs of use are shown in the photos.
Technical Info: Model: THORENS TD-165 SPECIAL Device type: Turntable Power / Voltage: 220V Belt drive 16-pole synchronous motor Manual operation Metal straight tonearm with anti-skating Cartridge: STANTON GOLD This vintage turntable is presented in fully working condition, with the stylus stated to be in excellent condition. A working video can be provided before shipping. We provide careful international packaging and insured shipping. 🎙️ Time That Still Sounds Alive THORENS TD-165 SPECIAL brings the classic analogue ritual into your system with a wooden plinth, metal chassis, suspended subchassis construction, and fully manual control. This is the kind of turntable that makes vinyl listening feel physical, deliberate, and rewarding. 👤 If you are reading this, you probably understand You are not looking for another digital shortcut. You are looking for a real vintage record player with mechanical presence, classic controls, and the unmistakable feel of traditional hi-fi design. 🎧 What you get beyond the sound The suspended construction helps isolate the platter and tonearm assembly from the motor and main body, while the heavy cast platter and belt-drive layout support the calm, stable character vinyl enthusiasts appreciate. The included STANTON GOLD cartridge is a welcome confirmed feature for buyers who want a ready analogue setup. This model also offers the tactile pleasure that defines vintage playback: manual cueing, a proper tonearm, visible mechanics, and a cabinet design that looks at home in both classic and modern interiors. 🧠 Collector’s / Model Note The TD-165 SPECIAL is part of the classic Thorens suspended-belt-drive tradition, a design approach valued by vinyl listeners for its mechanical isolation concept and straightforward manual operation. For buyers building a vintage hi-fi system, it fits naturally into an
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Includes a 30-day Global ORT warranty for functionality.
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