Thorens, Swiss company founded in 1883, is quite possibly the world's most storied and accomplished phonograph company. Thorens originally produced Edison-type phonographs, then developed two of the most important inventions in the format's history: the direct drive system in 1928 and moving magnet cartridge in 1929. Over the next 60 years, Thorens produced a prolific lineup of turntables, tonearms, and cartridges, while also inventing the record changer. 

To this day Thorens continues to produce fine Thorens turntables and phono accessories, which you can all get from Vinyl Revival.