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Offered is „Scintilla“ by Apogee Acoustics as second-hand device from the category „Standing Speaker“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 9766296143 ends on 09.11.2026 at 17:51 o'clock.
Compared with a standard €3,400 floorstander, this is a very expensive specialist buy; compared with the usual Scintilla used market, it looks broadly fair to slightly firm rather than a bargain. Recent used data shows a median around €1,400–€1,600, while stronger examples can run several thousand euros higher, and restored pairs have been seen around €6,000, so €3,400 sits in the middle of the real-world spread.
That makes the listing worth considering if the panels are healthy and the pair is complete, because Scintillas are iconic for scale, transparency, and speed, with a sound that can embarrass many modern speakers. The real upside is rarity plus cult status, but they are demanding on amplification and expensive to service, so a clean, well-documented pair matters more than cosmetics.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Apogee Acoustics is an American loudspeaker brand founded in 1981 by Jason Bloom and Leo Spiegel. It emerged during the era when advanced planar and ribbon designs were pushing the boundaries of high-fidelity playback, and its name became closely associated with ambitious engineering and a distinctly audiophile ethos. Although the original company is long gone, Apogee remains a notable part of hi-fi history.
The brand is best known for full-range ribbon and planar-magnetic loudspeakers, including models such as the Full Range, Diva, Duetta, Scintilla, and Caliper. These speakers were admired for their transparency, speed, and scale, and they demanded substantial amplification thanks to their difficult impedance loads. Apogee was not a maker of turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables; its identity was overwhelmingly tied to loudspeakers.
In the market, Apogee sits firmly in the high-end, vintage-collector category. Original examples are sought after by enthusiasts who value their distinctive sound and imposing design, but they can be challenging to own because of age-related service and amplifier-matching issues. For knowledgeable buyers, Apogee represents a cult classic: technically daring, musically engaging, and still respected decades after its peak.
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