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Offered is „Telefunken EC806S, Gold Pin, Diamond Platter, set of 4 tubes, original boxes“ by Telefunken as second-hand device from the category „Tubes for preamplifiers“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8550740558 ends on 26.11.2026 at 20:33 o'clock.
€1,250 is ambitious versus the recent used market for similar Telefunken tubes; it sits far above the €216 75th percentile and well beyond the €105 median, so this is a premium asking price rather than a bargain.
What keeps it interesting is the packaging and count: a matched-looking set of 4 with original boxes can matter to collectors and buyers who want a clean, matched stash, and Telefunken-branded small-signal tubes do have a strong reputation for low noise and consistency. Still, at this level the buyer should be certain these are genuine, correctly tested, and truly all strong; with vintage tubes, provenance and test data are the difference between a collector piece and an expensive roll of the dice.
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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