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Angeboten wird „B 285 Receiver - Sammlergerät - sehr guter Zustand“ von Revox als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „UKW Receiver“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8539500159 endet am 04.10.2026 um 12:57 Uhr.
At €750, this sits essentially on top of the recent €744 median and just above the €746 75th percentile, so it reads as fair, not a bargain—closer to the obvious alternative of a well-sorted modern receiver/preamp combo at this money than a cheap sleeper. Against the last few comparable asks, it is priced right in the normal band, with no clear premium to justify negotiation room.
That said, a Revox B285 has real appeal for someone who values clean, understated Swiss-era engineering and a serious, no-nonsense listening experience. If this one is genuinely good condition, it could be a worthwhile buy for its build quality, reputation, and long-term collectability; just make sure the controls, display, tuner section, and all inputs behave properly, since age-related service history matters more than cosmetics on a piece like this.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Revox traces its origins to 1948 in Herisau, Switzerland, when Willi Studer founded his company as a workshop for electronic equipment, initially producing high-voltage oscilloscopes and early reel-to-reel tape machines under the Dynavox name. By 1951, Studer launched the first Revox-branded recorder, the T26, marking the brand's entry into premium consumer audio while reserving the Studer name for professional studio gear. This Swiss precision engineering heritage propelled Revox through decades of innovation, from the iconic A77 tape deck in 1977—paired with matching amplifiers, tuners, and turntables—to speaker development starting with the AX series in the 1970s, all designed to deliver studio-grade fidelity to discerning home listeners.
The brand's product focus centered on high-end analog playback, excelling in reel-to-reel tape recorders like the legendary A77 and B77, which became staples for audiophiles. Revox expanded into complete hi-fi systems, including integrated amplifiers, FM tuners, turntables sourced from partners like Thorens, and loudspeakers manufactured in their Black Forest facilities. While digital components like DACs and modern streaming gear emerged later, the core legacy remains in meticulously engineered tape machines and matched system components that prioritized sonic purity over mass-market appeal.
Today, Revox holds a revered position as a high-end vintage icon and collector's favorite, synonymous with uncompromising Swiss build quality and studio-derived performance. Though separated from Studer in 1994, the brand endures as a niche boutique force, recently reviving reel-to-reel production in 2016 with partners like Horch House, appealing to purists who value heritage engineering in an era of digital convenience.
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