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Angeboten wird „RS 100“ von Leben als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2466281036 endet am 27.09.2026 um 23:47 Uhr.
Should you jump on a €1,950 ask for this one? Compared with the typical used European market, that looks fair to slightly good, not a steal but comfortably in the buy zone: current used listings for Leben gear show this brand’s preamps around €1,995 and higher, while a dealer-style used RS-100 listing sits in the €2,000–€2,600 band depending on condition.
That makes a clean good-condition example appealing, especially because the RS-100 is well regarded for a smooth, lit-up tube presentation with proper drive and low noise for a line stage. If it’s complete and cosmetically tidy, the upside is mainly in getting a sought-after Japanese tube preamp at a sensible entry point; at this price, I’d just confirm tube health, original power lead, and that the seller can show quiet operation on all inputs and outputs.
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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