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Offered is „Ultra Extreme Black Label Music Link XLR, 3m“ by Heavens Gate Audio as second-hand device from the category „XLR-Cable (Analog)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6448872929 ends on 01.11.2026 at 16:26 o'clock.
This is a strong buy on the numbers: €1,500 sits above the €988 median and also above the €1,377 75th percentile, but only by a modest margin, so it reads as slightly ambitious rather than overpriced. For a well-kept 3 m XLR from a respected high-end cable maker, that’s still within a plausible serious-audio premium.
The upside here is straightforward: these cables are bought for their build quality, low-noise performance, and the sort of resolved, full-range presentation enthusiasts chase in a revealing system. “Good” condition is encouraging, and if the ends are clean, the connectors grip properly, and the pair is original and unmolested, this is the kind of listing that can make sense for someone already invested in a balanced chain.
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Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.
The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.
Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.
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