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Offered is „High-End Audiomeca J1 Turntable + Origin Live RB300 & Ortofon MC30 II“ by Audiomeca as second-hand device from the category „Record Player complete“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2240352020 ends on 08.11.2026 at 16:11 o'clock.
At €3,400, this sits a bit above the €3,137 median and just under the €4,024 upper quartile, so it reads as a fair-to-slightly-strong asking price rather than a bargain. It is not cheap, but it is still in the normal band for a desirable vintage deck package in this market.
The appeal here is the complete, ready-to-play setup: a respected high-mass Audiomeca table with an Origin Live RB300 and an Ortofon MC30 II can be a very musical, lively combination with real analog pedigree. For a clean example, the bundled arm and cartridge add value and reduce the hassle of sourcing parts separately, so this is worth a look if the deck, bearing, and suspension or isolation components are all healthy and the cartridge has usable life left.
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Audiomeca emerged from France in 1979, founded by Pierre Lurne, a visionary engineer who designed his first tonearm at age 20 in 1968. Lurne's early work included collaborations with Goldmund, manufacturing the straight-line tracking T3 tonearm in 1981 and designing the Studietto turntable in 1983, before launching his own J1 model in 1987. This heritage rooted the brand in meticulous analog engineering, emphasizing simplicity and precision amid the rise of digital audio.
The company specializes in high-end turntables and tonearms, such as the iconic J1, J4, Romance with its Romeo arm, and later models like the Mephisto. While primarily analog-focused, Audiomeca ventured into electronics like the Damnation CD transport and outsourced amplification to Japan, showcasing innovative, user-friendly designs that even CD enthusiasts could assemble quickly.
Audiomeca holds a niche boutique position in the high-end audiophile market, revered by vinyl purists for its French craftsmanship and rarity. Recently acquired by Primaluna's Herman van den Dungen, it maintains cult status among collectors, blending vintage appeal with enduring performance in an elite field.
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