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Zum Verkauf steht ein originaler Studer A80 RC MkII Reel-to-Reel-Recorder mit Butterfly-Köpfen.
Farbe Schwarz, Teilenummer A80RCMKII.
Die Köpfe befinden sich in sehr gutem Zustand; das Gerät wurde in einer Fachwerkstatt gewartet, recappt und auf SM911 kalibriert.
Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden, Funktion einwandfrei.
Betriebsbereit und voll funktionsfähig.
This is a fair ask, sitting essentially on the market median: €8,000 versus a recent typical cluster around €7,945 to €7,973. It’s not a bargain, but it is priced right for a strong example and does not feel ambitious for this class of machine.
A Studer A80 is prized for its transport solidity, smooth tape handling, and unmistakably serious pro-grade build, so a clean excellent-condition unit is the kind of buy that makes sense for someone who actually wants to use it, not just display it. At this level, the big upside is getting a well-kept machine without having to hunt for one; just make sure service history, head wear, and any included reels or accessories are documented.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Studer is a Swiss professional-audio brand founded in 1948 by Willi Studer in Switzerland, and its name is strongly associated with precision engineering in broadcast and recording history. The company built its reputation on robust, technically advanced studio equipment rather than consumer hi-fi, and it became especially influential through its tape machines and mixing consoles.
Studer is best known for analog tape recorders, mixing consoles, and later digital broadcast and studio consoles and related processing systems. It is not really a brand of speakers, turntables, headphones, or consumer DACs; its core identity has always been professional installation and studio gear. That distinction matters for buyers, because Studer’s products were designed for reliability, workflow, and long-term service in demanding production environments.
In the market, Studer sits in the high-end professional and vintage-collector categories rather than the mainstream hi-fi space. Classic Studer tape machines and consoles are highly respected by engineers and collectors for their build quality and sonic character, while the modern brand continues under Harman ownership as a specialist in broadcast and studio technology. For hi-fi buyers, Studer is less a lifestyle audio brand than a legendary pro-audio name with genuine historical weight.
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