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Hallo, ich habe nach eingehender Prüfung einen Yamaha M60 und einen Harman Kardon PM 655 V xi. Der Harman ist ein Vorverstärker, funktioniert aber auch separat. Beide Geräte sind neuwertig und sollten am besten persönlich getestet werden.
At €500, this sits well above the typical used market for comparable Yamaha/harman kardon listings, where the median is €151 and even the 75th percentile is €309, so the asking price looks ambitious rather than a bargain. Even allowing for excellent condition, it needs to be a notably strong example or a fuller package to justify the premium.
The upside is that clean, well-kept Yamaha and Harman Kardon gear often rewards buyers with solid build, musical sound, and long service life, so a tidy piece can still be worth owning if it’s the right model. At this price, though, the buyer should want proof of functionality, original accessories, and enough specificity to know exactly what’s included before paying up.
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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