Company:Thorens

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Thorens Export Company Ltd.
TypeAG
IndustryElectronics
Founded1883
HeadquartersGiebenach, Switzerland
Key people
Heinz Rohrer, CEO
ProductsHi-fi equipment
Revenueunknown
Websitewww.thorens.com
Thorens Tube Amplifier AZ25

Thorens is a Swiss manufacturer of high-end audio equipment. They are historically renowned for the range of phonographs (turntables) they produce. In addition to audio playback equipment, they are also a historical producer of harmonicas and cigarette lighters, most notably the button actuated "automatic lighter".

History

In 1883, the Thorens family business was first registered in Sainte-Croix (Ste-Croix), Vaud, Switzerland by Hermann Thorens. An initial producer of musical boxes and clock movements (which they were still producing in the 1950s), they started producing Edison-type phonographs in 1903.

In 1928, they produced their first electric (motor-drive) record player, and went on to produce a range of audiophile record players in the 1950s and 1960s which are, even today, regarded as high-end audio equipment, and are much sought-after. As of 2006, Thorens continues to produce well-regarded turntables for playback of vinyl and 78rpm gramophone records.

See also

  • List of phonograph manufacturers

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