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Verkaufe: Braun R 1 Receiver für Bastler knackt beim Einschalten .
Siehe Foto. ( für Bastler )
Bitte nur telefonische Anfragen und Selbstabholung. Tel.06175-1011
Dies ist ein Privatverkauf und erfolgt unter jeglichem Ausschluss von Gewährleistung.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

€99 is a strong buy for a Braun R1 if it’s complete and working; comparable used asks cluster more often around roughly €139–€289, with a clean example at €199–€269 and even a recent €229 listing, so €99 sits well below the usual market.

That makes it an appealing entry into Braun’s Atelier-era design: compact, smartly built, and a nice match for a vintage system where looks matter as much as sound. At this price, the main upside is simply getting a desirable Braun piece cheaply; just verify it powers up, all controls behave, and any needed matching accessories or cables are included, because those are what turn a bargain into a proper keeper.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Braun Audio

Braun Audio traces its origins to 1921, when German engineer Max Braun founded the company in Frankfurt as a modest workshop producing radio components. By 1929, it had launched its own receivers, earning international acclaim at the 1937 Paris World Fair for sound engineering innovations. Post-World War II, Braun rebuilt with a sharp focus on high-fidelity reproduction, pioneering advancements under designer Dieter Rams from 1956 onward, including the first all-wave receiver, mobile music player (TP1 in 1959), stackable Hi-Fi systems, and wall-mounted integrated setups—many now museum pieces like those at MoMA.

The brand excelled in compact, modular stereo systems during the 1960s and 1970s, with iconic models like Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 250, and Audio 300 featuring solid metal casings and uncompromised sound quality. Braun emphasized innovative portables, record players with plexiglass covers, and educational brochures on optimal listening setups, blending functionality with Rams' minimalist aesthetic across radios, phonographs, amplifiers, and early headphones.

Renowned among vintage collectors and design aficionados for its ahead-of-its-time hi-fi heritage, Braun Audio holds a niche position as a mid-tier icon of German engineering precision. After a 28-year hiatus, it relaunched in the 2010s under license, targeting enthusiasts who value timeless quality over cutting-edge exotica, with a current emphasis on preserving its storytelling legacy through curated webshops and reissues.

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