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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 8235613402 ends on 30.11.2026 at 10:14 o'clock.
The AFI Flat.Duo is a rather specialised but genuinely useful bit of vinyl hardware, and €2,190 is a fair used asking price rather than a bargain. Against 76 comparable listings, it sits just below the €2,206 median, comfortably within the normal market band of €2,051–€2,231. It is therefore sensibly priced, though not cheap enough to overlook condition or completeness.
Its appeal is practical: the heat-press system can flatten two records at once, while separate Flatten and Relax modes offer controlled tempering for difficult warps and potentially quieter, more settled playback. Adjustable temperature and dwell settings add flexibility, and the compact, low-power German design is well regarded. At this price, confirm the power supply, press components, controls, and any original accessories are present; otherwise, a clean, fully working example looks like a sound enthusiast purchase.
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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.
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