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Der kultige tragbare Recorder Telefunken HiFi Studio HP 800 in hervorragendem Zustand – die ideale Wahl für Liebhaber von Vintage-Audiotechnik.
Optischer Zustand: Hervorragend! Sehr gut erhalten, ohne nennenswerte Gebrauchsspuren.
Funktionalität: Radio und Elektronik funktionieren einwandfrei. Kraftvoller Klang.
Kassettenlaufwerk: Der Motor läuft, aber die Riemen müssen ausgetauscht werden (altersbedingt ausgehärtet).
Ideal für Sammler und Enthusiasten! Privatverkauf – keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
Against the recent used-market anchor of €104 median, €59 at the 25th percentile, and €221 at the 75th percentile, €130 lands a bit above the middle but still squarely in fair territory for a clean example. It is not a bargain-bin score, but it is also nowhere near ambitious pricing.
The appeal here is the classic Telefunken name and the fact that “for parts/builder” listings can still be worthwhile if the cosmetics are genuinely strong and the core hardware is present. At this level, the main upside is for someone who values a solid restoration candidate or simply wants the platform without paying top-end money; just confirm completeness, driver health, and whether any work has already been done.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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