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Offered is „E2 Phono Equalizer | MM, MC, DS Audio | Balanced“ by Soulnote as second-hand device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 4322430573 ends on 07.12.2026 at 11:15 o'clock.
At €4,500, this is a strong deal: it sits below the €4,574 25th-percentile comparable and €151 under the €4,651 median. For a good-condition example, that is bargain territory rather than merely fair pricing.
The E-2 is a serious, unusually versatile phono stage, supporting balanced and unbalanced MC, MM, and DS Audio optical cartridges, with extensive loading options and 144 equalisation combinations. Its quiet, fully balanced architecture and flexible curve controls make it especially attractive for collectors running multiple cartridges or older records. Confirm whether it is the original version or E-2 ver.2, and check that the dedicated accessories, packaging, and remote—if applicable to the version—are included, but at this price the listing deserves prompt attention.
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Soulnote is a Japanese high-end audio manufacturer established in 2004 by former Marantz Japan engineers under the parent company CSR, Inc., headquartered in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The brand emerged from deep expertise in professional audio development, with Chief Sound Manager Hideki Kato bringing decades of experience from legendary amplifier projects at NEC and Philips. This heritage positions Soulnote as a brand rooted in serious engineering pedigree, though operating as a relatively boutique player with approximately 50 employees.
Soulnote specializes primarily in amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters, with a distinctive focus on integrated and mono amplifiers built entirely in Japan. The brand is particularly known for its zero negative feedback circuit design philosophy, a purist approach that sets it apart from mainstream manufacturers. Their product line includes models such as the A-2 integrated amplifier and various DAC offerings, all designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance and waveform accuracy.
Positioned firmly in the high-end segment, Soulnote occupies a niche boutique space within the audiophile market. The brand has cultivated a dedicated following among listeners who prioritize listening-based design methodology over conventional measurement standards—a philosophy that generates both passionate advocacy and skepticism within the audio community. With international distribution networks and approximately two decades of market presence, Soulnote maintains credibility among discerning enthusiasts, though it remains less established than major high-end manufacturers in terms of global recognition and support infrastructure.
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