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Hallo, Ich biete einen defekten Revox B251-Vollverstärker zum Verkauf. Es liegt auch nach einem Reparaturversuch des Netzteils (Schalttransistoren, Gleichrichter) noch ein Defekt vor, der zum Ausfall der Schalttransistoren im Netzteil führt. Kann auch sein, dass die von mir gekauften Ersatztransistoren Fakes sind. Alle Feinsicherungen auf den Platinen sind intakt. Auf allen Audioplatinen sind neue Elkos verbaut. Die Funktion des Gerätes kann ich naturgemäß nicht testen und kann somit eventuelle Fehler auf den Baugruppen nicht ausschliessen. Das Beschriftungsfeld des Displays ist ein Nachdruck. Optisch ist das Gerät in gutem Zustand. Lieferung ohne Zubehör, wie abgebildet. Da es sich um ein Defektgerät handelt, ist die Gewährleistung ausgeschlossen.
Compared to grabbing a generic modern integrated for €200, this used Revox B251 sits well above the 75th percentile of €157, making the €200 asking price ambitious for a parts condition unit. The median market price is €114, so you are paying nearly double the typical value for a non-functional amplifier, which is a tough benchmark unless the rarity justifies the cost.
Despite the high price and parts condition, the Revox B251 remains a worthwhile buy for enthusiasts seeking its robust 100-watt per channel power and exceptional MM/MC phono stage, features rare in vintage units. Its solid build and scarcity in the UK market offer meaningful upside for a buyer willing to restore it, turning this into a restoration opportunity for a well-regarded, high-performance classic rather than a simple warning.
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Revox traces its origins to 1948 in Herisau, Switzerland, when Willi Studer founded his company as a workshop for electronic equipment, initially producing high-voltage oscilloscopes and early reel-to-reel tape machines under the Dynavox name. By 1951, Studer launched the first Revox-branded recorder, the T26, marking the brand's entry into premium consumer audio while reserving the Studer name for professional studio gear. This Swiss precision engineering heritage propelled Revox through decades of innovation, from the iconic A77 tape deck in 1977—paired with matching amplifiers, tuners, and turntables—to speaker development starting with the AX series in the 1970s, all designed to deliver studio-grade fidelity to discerning home listeners.
The brand's product focus centered on high-end analog playback, excelling in reel-to-reel tape recorders like the legendary A77 and B77, which became staples for audiophiles. Revox expanded into complete hi-fi systems, including integrated amplifiers, FM tuners, turntables sourced from partners like Thorens, and loudspeakers manufactured in their Black Forest facilities. While digital components like DACs and modern streaming gear emerged later, the core legacy remains in meticulously engineered tape machines and matched system components that prioritized sonic purity over mass-market appeal.
Today, Revox holds a revered position as a high-end vintage icon and collector's favorite, synonymous with uncompromising Swiss build quality and studio-derived performance. Though separated from Studer in 1994, the brand endures as a niche boutique force, recently reviving reel-to-reel production in 2016 with partners like Horch House, appealing to purists who value heritage engineering in an era of digital convenience.
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