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Traummikro für akustische Gitarre und Vocal-Aufnahmen. Klingt sehr viel geschmeidiger als ein U87 (s. Vergleiche auf YT).
Neuwertiger Zustand, insgesamt unter 100h Betrieb. Verbaut ist aktuell eine NOS Telefunken EF806S, selektiert von BTB in Nürnberg. Diese wertet das Mikrofon noch einmal spürbar auf. Die Original Röhre lege ich natürlich mit dazu. Inkl. allem Zubehör (Koffer, Spinne, Netzteil & Kabel).
Abholung erwünscht, falls nicht möglich geht Versand auch in Ordnung.
€2,600 is ambitious for a single used EF806S unless this is a genuinely exceptional NOS/verified-matched example with strong provenance; for a normal “excellent” used tube, that sits well above what most buyers would call comfortable. Compared with the broader EF86/EF806S family, the market usually rewards tested, strong, low-noise pieces, but not typically at this level unless rarity and documentation are unusually strong.
What makes it interesting is the EF806S’s reputation as a premium, long-life, low-microphony preamp pentode with tighter specs than a plain EF86, so it’s a favorite where stability and quiet operation matter. If the listing includes original packaging, test data, and confirms genuine Telefunken manufacture, that meaningfully helps justify the ask. Without that kind of proof, the main upside is sonic and collectible, not value.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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