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Mycket fint skick. Handbyggd i Japan. Det känns vilken kvalitet detta är när du vrider på volympot:en och framförallt när du hör vilket ljud den producerar. Just nu sitter det dynaco (Mullard) 12ax7 i och ATC El-84. Du får också med 4 st telefunken El-84 samt en bättre strömkabel vid en trevlig affär. Jag har hört (kommer dock ej ihåg var) att cs300 var den förstärkare av Leben 300-serien som lät bäst. Undersök gärna. Köpt av första ägaren (enligt honom) så då ä
Condition is unknown, so the price reads as a strong deal rather than a routine fair ask: at kr 22,000, it sits below the kr 22,468 25th percentile and well under the kr 27,725 median for recent comparable SEK listings. For a buyer, that puts it in the bargain zone unless there’s something materially off with functionality or cosmetics.
That’s why it’s worth a close look: this is a respected integrated tube amp with a cult following for its musical, saturated midrange and engaging, low-fatigue presentation, especially with efficient speakers. At this level, the upside is real if it’s been cared for and is complete; I’d mainly verify service history, channel balance, hum, and that any original packaging or remote is included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company emerged from the vision of Taku Hyodo, a renowned Japanese tube audio engineer formerly with Luxman. After founding Kouri Denki Co. in 1979 to produce electronic components, Hyodo released his first commercial amplifier, the Triode 33 under the KFH brand, in 1991. He established Leben in 1992—drawing its name from the German word for "life," reflecting his philosophy that music is life—with the debut RS-35a power amplifier in 1995, followed by the RS-28c preamplifier in 1998.
The brand specializes exclusively in hand-built vacuum tube amplifiers, including integrated models like the celebrated CS-300 series, power amps, and preamplifiers. Crafted with point-to-point wiring, premium components, and often rare NOS tubes, Leben eschews mass production for meticulous, small-batch assembly by a skilled team. Features such as headphone outputs, bass boosters, and speaker selectors enhance versatility, while remote controls are notably absent in favor of pure analog focus.
Leben occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, prized by tube enthusiasts for its musicality, reliability, and lifelike sound. Once Japan-exclusive, its global cult following has grown through limited exports, earning acclaim in audiophile circles as passion-driven masterpieces that deliver rewarding performance without compromise.
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