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A pair of Goldmund Telos 1800 is available in excellent condition.rnShould you need more details, please click on http:www.hifibroker.com
New, the Goldmund Mimesis 6.5 was a costly high-end component, but GBP £397,000 is nowhere near defensible against the supplied used-market evidence. Recent comparable asking prices put the median at GBP £13,400, with the 75th percentile at GBP £25,487; this listing is roughly fifteen times that upper quartile, so it is exceptionally—and implausibly—overpriced rather than merely ambitious.
The 6.5 is a respected Goldmund power amplifier, valued for speed, control, transparency and a refined, low-colouration presentation. It can be a worthwhile piece for a sympathetic system, particularly if unusually pristine and complete, but condition and provenance cannot remotely bridge this price gap. Before considering it, verify the currency, decimal placement and whether the listing is actually for a package or collection; on the stated facts, a sensible benchmark is around GBP £7,883–£25,487, not GBP £397,000.
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Goldmund traces its origins to 1978, when two college students founded the company in France and unveiled the groundbreaking T3 servo-controlled tonearm, the world's first computer-controlled linear tracking design. This debut marked the start of a relentless pursuit of sonic perfection, with the brand soon relocating to Geneva, Switzerland, where it embraced "Swiss Made" precision and values of innovation, excellence, and passion. Named after a character in Hermann Hesse's Narcissus and Goldmund, the company has upheld these ideals for over four decades, evolving from humble beginnings into a beacon of audio craftsmanship.
The brand specializes in high-end categories that span the full audio chain, including revolutionary turntables like the Reference, iconic speakers such as the Apologue series exhibited at MoMA in New York, and powerhouse amplifiers like the Telos and NextGen lines. Goldmund also excels in DACs, preamplifiers, cables, and integrated systems, blending analog purity with cutting-edge digital wireless transmission. Every product reflects meticulous engineering, often pioneering proprietary technologies to eliminate distortion and deliver lifelike reproduction.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of the extreme high-end market, Goldmund commands a reputation among discerning audiophiles for defying conventional hi-fi norms and producing the most accurate, concert-like sound experiences available. Its handmade systems, synonymous with luxury and artistry, dominate niche luxury home audio and theater realms, backed by a legacy of boundary-pushing innovations that set the global gold standard.
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