RADAR is a price search engine. We link to the original listing — we never sell direct. Transactions happen on the source site.
Offered is „AFI Flat Duo Schallplatten Temperer - Bügelmaschine - Bügler“ by AFI Audio Fidelity Improvement as new device from the category „Record flattener“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5050257207 ends on 18.11.2026 at 09:18 o'clock.
At €2,190, this sits just above the €2,181 median and right around the heart of the recent used market, so it reads as fair rather than cheap. It is only a touch over the €2,204 75th percentile, which keeps it from being a standout bargain, but it is still well within normal ask territory for this kind of specialist hi-fi accessory.
That makes it interesting if you want one in clean, ready-to-use condition rather than gambling on a rougher example. The appeal here is the niche usefulness: these are bought by owners who want to preserve records and extract the last bit of performance from a serious vinyl setup. If it is complete, properly working, and includes any original accessories or documentation, this is the sort of listing that can justify itself on rarity and convenience alone.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Fidelity Research emerged from Tokyo in 1964, founded by Isamu Ikeda amid Japan's postwar audio boom. The company quickly established itself as a precision engineering powerhouse, focusing on analog playback components during the golden age of vinyl. Operating until around 1984, it embodied the meticulous craftsmanship that defined high-end Japanese hi-fi, with designs that prioritized sonic purity and mechanical innovation.
The brand specialized in moving-coil (MC) phono cartridges and tonearms, earning acclaim for models like the MC-202 cartridge and the iconic FR-64 and FR-66 series. These products featured advanced materials such as stainless steel and specialized alloys, delivering exceptional tracking, detail retrieval, and dynamics. While not venturing into amplifiers, speakers, or digital gear like DACs, Fidelity Research honed a narrow but masterful niche in turntable essentials.
Today, Fidelity Research holds vintage-collector status among discerning audiophiles, revered for its high-end analog prowess. Once priced at premiums like $495 for top tonearms, its gear commands cult following in the used market, prized for timeless transparency and build quality that rivals modern boutique offerings. For vinyl enthusiasts seeking uncompromised heritage, it remains a benchmark.
See all Fidelity Research listings on RADAR.
