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Ich verkaufe einen Fostex R8 Mehrspurrecorder.
Wiedergabe, Vor und Rückspulen ist intakt. Weitere Funktionen wurden nicht getestet. Das Gerät ist sehr komplex. Vorsichtshalber als nicht 100% funktionstüchtig.
Die Seitenteile für einen Installation im Rack und die Bedienungsanleitung sind vorhanden. Ohne die Bänder.
Nur Abholung: Versand biete ich nicht an.
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Is €400 the kind of number that makes sense for a working R8, or should you wait for a cleaner one? For this model, €400 looks fair and a touch buyer-friendly: recent used sightings cluster around roughly €350 to €600, with cleaner, serviced, or well-documented examples pushing higher, so this is comfortably in the normal lane rather than an outlier.
That makes it a sensible buy if the machine is actually healthy. The R8 is still respected for its straightforward 8-track analog workflow, decent sound, and the fact that working examples are getting harder to find than they used to be. At this price, the real value is in a machine that powers up, transports smoothly, and includes the right accessories; if it’s been serviced or has a known history, that’s a solid bonus.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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