Thorens Turntables


I recently can across a E-Bay seller from Germany who sells refurbished Thorens Turntables. The company is Art Of Sound. The Tables are quite beautiful, Has anyone ever heard of this company. Are the tables rebuilt or are you paying for a pretty plinth.

cjaronica
TBH, they look gorgeous but I'd be inclined to look for a Thorens 124, a Lenco 75 or a Garrard 301/401 especially as you are looking at close to $2k.

I have a 125 with Rega 300 arm. Still an excellent sounding combination! Also have a 160 with a SME Series 4 arm. Also excellent SQ! Both of these models not as desirable as the 124 - but not as expensive either!
I had a Thorens TD125 for many years, with Stanton, Pickering and Lyra carts. Sadly it is not around anymore. Should be possible to buy and upgrade. It could be interesting if you want to run several turntables. I only use one. I switched from the Thorens TD125 to a VPI HW-19, and then to a Hanss T30, and have not looked back.