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Offered is „ECC83 Paar Vorstufen Röhren (mit Telefunken Raute am Glasboden)“ by Telefunken from the category „Tubes for preamplifiers“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 3023999669 ends on 21.10.2026 at 16:09 o'clock.
What should you ask first: is €165 a fair buy for this piece, or are you paying up for the name alone? On your own comps, this sits exactly on the median of recent asks, with the market spanning €128 at the 25th percentile to €179 at the 75th, so this is a fair price rather than a bargain or an ambitious ask.
That makes it appealing if you want a clean, ready-to-enjoy example of a well-regarded tube valve that’s prized for its musical midrange, low-noise potential, and long service life when healthy. The upside here is simple: at €165, you’re buying at the center of the recent market, so the real question is condition consistency, testing, and whether it’s the exact variant you want.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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