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Verkaufe eine klassische Rotel Vor-/Endstufen-Kombination aus den späten 80er / frühen 90er Jahren.
Zum Angebot gehören:
Rotel RC-850 Stereo-Vorverstärker
Rotel RB-870BX Stereo-Endstufe
Technische Daten Endstufe RB-870BX:
Leistung: 2 × 100 Watt an 8 Ohm (20–20.000 Hz, 0,03 % Klirr)
Brückbar: bis 300 Watt Mono
Frequenzgang: 4 Hz – 100 kHz
Dämpfungsfaktor: 180
Signal-Rausch-Abstand: 110 dB
Dual-Mono-Aufbau, Ringkerntransformator
Maße: ca. 43 × 11 × 31,5 cm
Gewicht: ca. 9,4 kg
Technische Daten Vorverstärker RC-850:
Phono-Eingang MM/MC umschaltbar
Mehrere Line-Eingänge + 2 Tape-Schleifen
Klangregelung (Bass/Höhen) abschaltbar
Kopfhörerausgang
Sehr geringer Klirrfaktor (0,004 %)
Maße: ca. 44 × 6,6 × 28 cm
Gewicht: ca. 4 kg
Zustand:
Gut erhalten und voll funktionsfähig, leichte Gebrauchsspuren / altersentsprechend
Bevorzugt komplett abzugeben, einzeln nach Absprache.
Privatverkauf,
keine Garantie.

Our Thoughts RADAR AI

This is an older Rotel power amp, so timing matters mainly in the sense that you’re buying a well-regarded late-80s/early-90s design rather than something with modern convenience features. At €265, it’s a touch above the €219 median but still inside the recent €194–€242 middle band by only a modest margin, so this reads as a fair ask rather than a steal or an overreach.

The appeal here is straightforward: Rotel’s RB-series has a good reputation for clean, punchy, no-nonsense drive, and the RB-870BX in particular is a solid 100W-per-channel class of amp that still makes sense if you want reliable vintage muscle. In good condition, a clean, working example at this level is a sensible buy, especially if it’s been serviced or has clear ownership history.

Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.

About Rotel

Rotel: Japanese Hi-Fi Heritage Since 1961

Rotel traces its lineage to Tokyo, where entrepreneur and engineer Tomoki Tachikawa established the company in 1961, initially as an OEM supplier manufacturing televisions for Sylvania before pivoting to audio equipment. The brand name itself emerged from a creative necessity—unable to register "Roland" worldwide due to the musical instrument manufacturer's prior claim, Tachikawa combined "Roland" with "Matel," one of his earlier trading companies. Now in its seventh decade, Rotel remains family-owned and operated, with Tachikawa's nephew Peter Kao currently leading the company. This continuity of family stewardship has been central to Rotel's identity and operational philosophy.

Rotel has built its reputation primarily through integrated and power amplifiers, establishing itself as a cornerstone brand for serious music enthusiasts. The company's product portfolio extends across compact disc players, turntables, preamplifiers, and home theater components—over 2 million units across 630 unique models since inception. This focused approach reflects Rotel's core commitment: manufacturing hi-fi equipment and nothing else, eschewing diversification in favor of mastery within audio.

Positioned squarely in the high-end to upper-midrange segment, Rotel commands respect among audiophiles and music lovers seeking exceptional value without compromise on engineering standards. The brand's reputation rests on decades of consistent quality, thoughtful design, and a refusal to chase trends. While known for premium amplifiers targeting discerning listeners, Rotel has recently expanded accessibility with entry-level offerings, ensuring the brand remains relevant across experience levels without diluting its core identity.

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