Just have a look at the price of a Thorens TD124 on Ebay.

This will give you an idea of the price of this record decks.

Ok, I admit that the one on eBay Germany is expensive .

Rudy

Holy crap😁 Just saw some! Still I wanna know why, what's so special?

The Thorens version is superb - I have one of these with the 12" arm. I do have an Acoustical model - out on permanent loan! Interesting deck and uses the same Papst motor but made as stated above by Acoustical of Holland. In my experience, not as good and essentially like a bigger Beogram 1000. Was sold in the UK instead of the Thorens version as part of the 5000 system. Rare and hence collectible. I paid £100 for mine as neither the seller or I really knew what it was!

Peter wrote:

I paid £100 for mine as neither the seller or I really knew what it was!

Somehow, that trick never works for me.  😂

Martin

Take a look at this then

Mine has a lid like that! I thought it was a late add on! Definitely not worth it - the Thorens version would be cheaper and better.

casdave wrote:

Take a look at this then

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That's the one we already have been discussing about previously. This seller probably knows about the rareness of this player and thinks he can sell it for a lot of money! Well, maybe he gets lucky when some ignorance is buying this "rare" item!