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Offered is „Fostex E-2, 2-track (half track), High Speed (7.5 & 15 ips), completely overhauled, calibrated and aligned late 90s - perfect“ by Fostex as second-hand device from the category „Tape Recorder“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1238563049 ends on 21.11.2026 at 16:44 o'clock.
A serious pro/semi-pro 2-track deck with real mastering cred, this one sits well above the normal used market for the model. Against your anchor data, €5,500 is far past the €509 median and even the €1,732 75th percentile, so this is an ambitious ask unless the overhaul is exceptionally documented and the package is unusually complete.
What makes it interesting is the E-2’s reputation for solid transport, proper high-speed 7.5/15 ips operation, and that clean late-career “sorted” presentation buyers like in tape machines. If the alignment/calibration claim is fully backed up and it comes with fresh service records, it could justify a premium for the right collector or studio user—but at this level I’d want proof of recent work, head wear, and a very honest playback/record demonstration.
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Fostex emerged in 1973 as the branded consumer and professional division of Foster Electric Co., Ltd., a Japanese loudspeaker manufacturer founded in 1949. Established to bring Foster's high-quality speaker components directly to dealers and customers, Fostex quickly gained international recognition through innovative products like the T20RP headphones and 6301 studio monitors. The brand's foundation rests on Foster's position as one of the world's largest OEM loudspeaker developers, employing tens of thousands across multiple countries and manufacturing millions of speaker units monthly.
The company built its reputation across three interconnected product categories: professional studio equipment, consumer headphones, and powered monitor speakers. Fostex became particularly renowned for pioneering RP (Regular Phase) technology, which delivers clear sound with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range—a signature that defines their headphones, microphones, and speaker designs. Beginning in 1978, the brand expanded into professional speaker development, eventually introducing the PM series of powered monitors and establishing itself as a trusted choice for recording studios, broadcast facilities, and serious home listeners.
Fostex occupies a distinctive middle ground in the audio market: neither ultra-premium boutique nor mass-market consumer, but rather a respected specialist brand with deep professional credentials. Their products appeal to recording engineers, studio owners, and discerning hi-fi enthusiasts who prioritize accuracy and reliability over luxury positioning. The 6301B monitor remains an industry standard after decades in production, while the T20RP headphones maintain popularity among studio professionals—testament to Fostex's enduring reputation for sonic integrity and engineering excellence.
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