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Angeboten wird „EDISON MK II Phono-Vorverstärker“ von Brinkmann Audio als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5224937003 endet am 07.10.2026 um 20:27 Uhr.
Should you jump on this, or is it just a fair ask for a serious phono stage? At €7,500, it lands a little above the €7,088 median and comfortably inside the normal used range, below the €8,815 75th percentile, so this reads as fair to mildly strong rather than ambitious.
It’s worth buying because this is a respected, top-tier moving-coil phono preamp with a strong reputation for low-noise performance, drive, and scale, which are exactly the traits that matter in a high-end vinyl front end. If the listing is genuinely clean and complete, the upside is that you’re paying near-market for a piece that tends to stay relevant in better systems; just make sure the power supply, loading options, and any original accessories are all present and functioning as expected.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Brinkmann Audio traces its origins to 1985 in Germany, when Helmut Brinkmann founded the company after selling his stake in Audiolabor, where he had developed acclaimed products like the Konstant turntable. Fans urged him to continue his innovations, leading to Brinkmann's debut with the legendary Balance turntable—a design still in continuous production today. Handcrafted entirely from German parts in Germany, the brand embodies Helmut's relentless pursuit of the "perfect illusion" of musical playback, rooted in engineering simplicity and enduring quality.
The company specializes in high-end analog components, renowned for its exceptional turntables, tonearms, and phono preamplifiers, with past offerings including phono cartridges. Brinkmann has expanded into electronics, producing preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated amplifiers to complete the audio chain, while designing and manufacturing every element in-house for seamless synergy.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, Brinkmann commands a cult following among discerning audiophiles for its refined German craftsmanship and uncompromising performance. It stands as a niche boutique icon, delivering magical, lifelike sound that elevates vinyl and digital playback to reference levels, appealing to collectors and perfectionists who demand the pinnacle of hi-fi artistry.
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