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Funktioniert alles einwandfrei : )
Krankheit von IMF sind die sicken von mitteltöner.
Sonst alles ok Zustand finde ich super für so eine Alte Anlage : )
This is ambitious at €925 versus the local used anchor: the median comparable is €307, the 25th percentile is €294, and even the 75th percentile is only €659. At this level, you are paying a clear premium of about €266 above the top of the recent comparable band, so it only makes sense if this specific pair is unusually complete, freshly serviced, or in notably better cosmetic condition than the average listing.
That said, the model has a serious reputation for scale, dynamics, and a more refined, “full-range” presentation than many similarly priced vintage speakers, so a clean, good-condition example can still be worth chasing. The upside is strongest if the cabinets are original, the drivers are untouched, and the seller can document honest ownership and proper function; at €925, though, I would want strong evidence that the condition and presentation justify the stretch.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
IMF is a classic British hi-fi name founded in 1961, originally tied to Irving M. “Bud” Fried, a transmission-line loudspeaker advocate whose initials gave the brand its name. The trademark was registered at the suggestion of Saul Marantz, and the company became associated with advanced audio reproduction rather than a broad consumer-electronics lineup. Its strongest historical identity is rooted in the UK speaker scene, with a transatlantic connection to the American market.
IMF is primarily known for loudspeakers, especially its transmission-line designs such as the Reference Standard and other monitor-style models. The brand name has also appeared in connection with a wider range of audio components in its early history, including cartridges, tonearms, amplifiers, and other supporting hardware, but speakers are the core of the IMF story. It is not generally known as a maker of modern DACs, headphones, or cables.
In the market, IMF sits firmly in the vintage-collector and enthusiast category rather than mainstream mass market. Its reputation rests on engineering credibility, large-scale monitor speakers, and a distinctive sound that appeals to serious hi-fi buyers and restoration-minded collectors. For today’s shopper, IMF is best understood as a niche heritage brand with historical importance, not a current broad-line audio manufacturer.
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