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Against a current new price around US$4,300 to US$4,600 equivalent for the M500, an asking price of US$3,299 lands as a solid fair buy rather than a steal, roughly in the upper-middle of the usual new-to-used gap. It is not cheap enough to call a bargain, but it is also not an aggressive ask for a premium Revox all-in-one that still sells new at luxury pricing.
What makes it worthwhile is the mix of high-end build, strong amplification, and genuinely neat one-box convenience; reviews consistently place it in the upper tier of integrated streaming systems. For a clean example, the real upside is avoiding the new-price hit while getting the same design-led package, so included extras like the original remote and box matter. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation of full functionality, because missing accessories or unresolved faults would start to bite into the value.
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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