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Prachtige revox b 226 - s. Zo goed als nieuw! • Volledig gerecapped en getest • nieuw backlight in display • zeer weinig gebruikssporen (paar lichte krasjes op bovenplaat) dient opgehaald te worden. V
The B226 S is a notably well-built early Philips-based CD player, and at €800 it is a strong bargain against the supplied market figures: it is well below the €1,679 25th percentile and far under the €2,558 median. Even allowing for its age, that is unusually attractive money if the unit is working properly.
Its appeal is the solid Revox construction, quick operation, fixed and variable analogue outputs, digital output, and the characterful TDA1541A-based conversion. The main buying point is condition rather than sound quality: confirm the drawer opens smoothly, discs read and track reliably, and the display is fully legible, since transport guides, capacitors, and the S-version’s backlight can be costly age-related issues. If those checks pass, this looks like a genuine enthusiast’s opportunity rather than merely a fair deal.
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Revox traces its origins to 1948 in Herisau, Switzerland, when Willi Studer founded his company as a workshop for electronic equipment, initially producing high-voltage oscilloscopes and early reel-to-reel tape machines under the Dynavox name. By 1951, Studer launched the first Revox-branded recorder, the T26, marking the brand's entry into premium consumer audio while reserving the Studer name for professional studio gear. This Swiss precision engineering heritage propelled Revox through decades of innovation, from the iconic A77 tape deck in 1977—paired with matching amplifiers, tuners, and turntables—to speaker development starting with the AX series in the 1970s, all designed to deliver studio-grade fidelity to discerning home listeners.
The brand's product focus centered on high-end analog playback, excelling in reel-to-reel tape recorders like the legendary A77 and B77, which became staples for audiophiles. Revox expanded into complete hi-fi systems, including integrated amplifiers, FM tuners, turntables sourced from partners like Thorens, and loudspeakers manufactured in their Black Forest facilities. While digital components like DACs and modern streaming gear emerged later, the core legacy remains in meticulously engineered tape machines and matched system components that prioritized sonic purity over mass-market appeal.
Today, Revox holds a revered position as a high-end vintage icon and collector's favorite, synonymous with uncompromising Swiss build quality and studio-derived performance. Though separated from Studer in 1994, the brand endures as a niche boutique force, recently reviving reel-to-reel production in 2016 with partners like Horch House, appealing to purists who value heritage engineering in an era of digital convenience.
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