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Offered is „Formation Audio“ by B&W as exhibit from the category „Digital Streamer“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 0869094332 ends on 30.11.2026 at 16:22 o'clock.
This is a buyer’s market: at €500, this sits below the €537 25th-percentile mark from 130 comparable listings, making it a strong deal rather than merely a fair price. It is especially attractive if the unit is genuinely clean and complete.
The appeal is its versatility: it brings an existing hi-fi into the Formation ecosystem, with analog and optical inputs, analog and digital outputs, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready support, Bluetooth, and 24-bit/96kHz streaming. It is a neat, well-regarded bridge for adding modern streaming and multi-room capability without replacing a trusted amplifier or source. Confirm the power supply, remote/app setup if relevant, Ethernet/Wi-Fi operation, and all required cables, but at this price those are sensible checks rather than reasons to hesitate.
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Bowers & Wilkins traces its origins to 1966 in Worthing, West Sussex, England, when John Bowers, a passionate audio enthusiast and former electronics shop owner, founded the company with the help of a £10,000 bequest from a satisfied customer, Miss Knight. Bowers, who had honed his speaker-building skills as a hobby while running a radio and TV rental shop with partner Roy Wilkins, launched the venture from the back of that very shop. This modest beginning fueled a relentless pursuit of audio perfection, establishing Bowers & Wilkins as a British icon in high-fidelity sound reproduction.
The brand excels in premium loudspeakers, from flagship studio monitors like the legendary 801 series—adopted by Abbey Road Studios in 1979—to accessible Domestic Monitor lines such as the enduring 600 Series. Its portfolio has expanded to encompass high-end headphones, including the iconic P5 and Zeppelin designs, alongside wireless speakers and formation systems, all emphasizing advanced driver technology, precision cabinetry, and Continuum cones for unparalleled clarity.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Bowers & Wilkins commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its engineering excellence, musical accuracy, and heritage of innovation. Far from mid-tier or niche, it rivals the elite, blending cutting-edge research from facilities like Steyning with a reputation for reference-grade performance that defines luxury hi-fi.
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