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Offered is „G-70i“ by Kondo as new device from the category „Tube-Preamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2168115286 ends on 14.10.2026 at 06:11 o'clock.
At €25,000, this sits above the recent comparable median of €20,807 and also above the €22,442 75th percentile, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair-value buying. It is roughly €4,193 over the median and about €2,558 beyond the upper quartile, so I’d only call it attractive if the condition and provenance are unusually strong.
That said, this is a well-regarded Kondo piece, and the upside is in the usual places: refinement, texture, and that highly musical, low-fatigue presentation people buy Kondo for. If it’s truly clean, from a careful owner, and includes the right boxes, manuals, and any original accessories, it can justify extra money—but at this level I’d want clear evidence of service history and originality before paying up.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# Kondo Audio Note Japan
Kondo Audio Note Japan was founded in 1976 by Hiroyasu Kondo, a metallurgist and son of a Buddhist priest whose technical expertise and philosophical approach to sound reproduction shaped the company's identity. Based in Japan, the brand has maintained its independence and commitment to handcrafted manufacturing for nearly five decades, recently adopting the "Kondo" name to reflect its founder's central role in the company's vision and legacy.
The brand is renowned primarily for vacuum-tube amplification, particularly its legendary power amplifiers and preamplifiers. The 1989 Ongaku power amplifier stands as a watershed moment in high-end audio history, establishing Kondo's reputation for sonic refinement and technical innovation. The company also manufactures integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers like the iconic M7 Heritage, and proprietary capacitors—all produced through meticulous, point-to-point hand-wiring and manual assembly processes that prioritize component quality over production volume.
Kondo Audio Note Japan occupies the ultra-premium tier of the hi-fi market, commanding prices that reflect its artisanal manufacturing, exotic component selection, and uncompromising design philosophy. The brand appeals to dedicated audiophiles and collectors who value emotional engagement with music reproduction and are willing to invest substantially in equipment that combines technical excellence with aesthetic and sonic character. Its reputation rests on exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to analog-era design principles adapted for contemporary listening.
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