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Offered is „CS1000P“ by Leben as new device from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1081679867 ends on 09.11.2026 at 10:14 o'clock.
This looks like a strong deal: €6,700 sits well below the €7,467 25th percentile and far under the €8,233 median for recent EUR asks, so it’s priced to move rather than padded. For a well-regarded stereo power amp, that puts it in bargain territory, not just “reasonable.”
That makes it especially interesting if the unit is clean, complete, and from a careful owner. The appeal here is straightforward: substantial tube-power presence, strong dynamics, and the kind of musical, effortless presentation that keeps this model sought after. At this price, the main buyer focus should be on condition, service history, and whether any original packaging or accessories are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company emerged from the vision of Taku Hyodo, a renowned Japanese tube audio engineer formerly with Luxman. After founding Kouri Denki Co. in 1979 to produce electronic components, Hyodo released his first commercial amplifier, the Triode 33 under the KFH brand, in 1991. He established Leben in 1992—drawing its name from the German word for "life," reflecting his philosophy that music is life—with the debut RS-35a power amplifier in 1995, followed by the RS-28c preamplifier in 1998.
The brand specializes exclusively in hand-built vacuum tube amplifiers, including integrated models like the celebrated CS-300 series, power amps, and preamplifiers. Crafted with point-to-point wiring, premium components, and often rare NOS tubes, Leben eschews mass production for meticulous, small-batch assembly by a skilled team. Features such as headphone outputs, bass boosters, and speaker selectors enhance versatility, while remote controls are notably absent in favor of pure analog focus.
Leben occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, prized by tube enthusiasts for its musicality, reliability, and lifelike sound. Once Japan-exclusive, its global cult following has grown through limited exports, earning acclaim in audiophile circles as passion-driven masterpieces that deliver rewarding performance without compromise.
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