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INSTANDGESETZTER und GEWARTETER, Verstärker,
voll funktionstüchtig vom Hersteller YAMAHA AX 396
4 x Leistungstransistoren in den Endstufen für hohe Leistungsabgabe
Phonoeingang
Direct INPUT
Variable Loudness
Farbe TITAN, guter optischer Zustand, geringe Gebrauchtspuren- siehe Originalbilder
Technisch instandgesetzter Zustand, alles funktioniert einwandfrei,
die Lautsprecherschutzrelais sind gerichtet,
Das Gerät ist in einer edlen Metallausführung, mit einer gebürsteten Frontblende.
Alle Bedienelemente und Funktionen gehen tadellos.
Power output: 85 watts per channel into 4Ω (stereo)
Power output: 60 watts per channel into 8Ω (stereo)
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20kHz
Total harmonic distortion: 0.008%
Damping factor: 240
Input sensitivity: 2.5mV (MM), 150mV (line)
Signal to noise ratio: 88dB (MM), 110dB (line)
Channel separation: 50dB (line)
Output: 150mV (line)
Dimensions: 435 x 151 x 391mm
Weight: 8.7kg
Is this one of those clean, sensible buys that disappears fast? At €90, it sits just under the €94 median and comfortably within the middle of the market for comparable listings, so this reads as a fair-to-very-good asking price rather than a bargain-bin score. It is not wildly under the pack, but it is priced well enough that a buyer can move without feeling squeezed.
The appeal here is straightforward: the AX-396 is a sturdy, no-nonsense integrated amp with enough power and control to make efficient bookshelf or modest floorstanding speakers sing, and Yamaha’s late-90s/early-2000s stereo gear has a solid reputation for reliability and clean sound. “Excellent” condition adds real value if the front panel is tidy, all controls are quiet, and the remote is included; at this level, a clean example is exactly the kind of used buy that makes sense.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Yamaha stands as one of the world's most storied audio manufacturers, with roots extending far beyond consumer electronics. Founded in 1887 by Torakusu Yamaha in Hamamatsu, Japan, the company began as a reed organ manufacturer before expanding into pianos and eventually becoming a comprehensive musical instrument maker. This deep heritage in acoustics and materials science would prove foundational to its later audio ventures. The company operated under its original name, Nippon Gakki Co., Ltd., until 1987, when it was renamed Yamaha Corporation in honor of its centennial.
Yamaha's entry into high-fidelity audio proved transformative for the industry itself. In 1954, the company released the Yamaha Hi-Fi Player, widely recognized as the world's first audio component to bear the "Hi-Fi" designation in its name. The company subsequently built a comprehensive product portfolio spanning amplifiers—beginning with the acclaimed A-100 in 1960—speakers, turntables, and digital audio equipment. The NS-1000 speakers, introduced in 1974 with beryllium drivers, became iconic reference monitors. Yamaha also pioneered digital audio technology, shipping the world's first CD recorder in 1988.
Today, Yamaha occupies a distinctive position as a mid-to-high-end generalist rather than a niche specialist. The brand commands respect among both casual listeners and serious audiophiles, balancing accessibility with genuine engineering credibility. Its reputation rests on six decades of consistent innovation, proven reliability, and the unique advantage of applying musical instrument expertise to audio reproduction. Vintage Yamaha components remain highly sought by collectors, while current products maintain the brand's tradition of delivering performance and durability across multiple price tiers.
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