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Offered is „948“ by EMT as second-hand device from the category „Record Player, Tone Arm, System...“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8793755638 ends on 17.11.2026 at 12:44 o'clock.
At €4,700, this sits just above the 75th percentile of the recent comparable EUR listings, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair against the current used market, especially with the median at €3,917 and the 25th percentile at €3,044. It is not wildly out of line, but it’s priced toward the top of the pack rather than in the sweet spot.
That said, this is a well-regarded deck for serious vinyl playback: the EMT 948 is known for broadcast-grade build, stability, and strong speed accuracy, and a good condition example is worth paying up for if it is complete and behaves properly. The upside is in condition, originality, and whether any recent servicing, arm setup, or accessories are included; at this level, provenance and functionality matter more than cosmetics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
EMT, or Elektromesstechnik, traces its origins to 1938 when Wilhelm Franz founded the company in Berlin, Germany, amid a prewar push for advanced broadcast technology. Initially focused on measurement equipment, it relocated to Lahr and gained renown in 1940 for indestructible professional turntables like the iconic 927, designed for 24/7 radio studio use in collaboration with Germany's Broadcasting Technique Institute. Pioneering innovations extended to the 1957 EMT 140 plate reverb, revolutionizing recording studios worldwide, and the 1976 EMT 250, an early practical digital reverb.
The brand excels in professional analog audio gear, particularly broadcast-grade turntables such as the 927, 930, and 950 series, produced until 1989. It became legendary for moving-coil cartridges, starting with the 1965 TSD 15 used in global broadcast facilities, followed by the hi-fi-oriented JSD series in 2006. Today, as EMT Tontechnik under Switzerland's HiFiction AG since 2014, it crafts precision cartridges, Thales tonearms, and select turntables, emphasizing analog purity over digital alternatives.
EMT commands a revered position among vintage collectors and high-end audiophiles, prized for its bulletproof engineering and studio-proven fidelity that translates seamlessly to discerning home systems. Once the gold standard for broadcasters, its heirloom pieces now fetch premium prices, embodying German precision in a niche market where durability meets musical authenticity.
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