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Höherwertiges Vierspur-Mono-Tonbandgerät, ca. 1970. Sehr guter Zustand. Das Gerät lässt sich stehend und liegend betreiben.
Das Gehäuse besteht aus stabilem Holz. Vorder- und Rückseite des Gehäuses sind aus Metall. Die Front ist aus gebürstetem Aluminium. Das Netzkabel lässt sich in einem Fach an der Gehäuseunterseite unterbringen. Das Gerät ist somit und durch den Griff auch tragbar.
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Recent comparable asking prices put the Magnetophon 212 at a €106 median, with the middle 50% spanning €79–€133. At €160, this example is clearly above the 75th percentile, so the price is ambitious rather than a bargain; it needs genuinely excellent, demonstrated operation to justify the premium.
That said, the 212 is an appealing vintage machine: a substantial early-1970s Telefunken recorder with four-track mono capability, 9.5 cm/s tape speed, built-in amplification, and useful microphone, radio, phono, headphone, and speaker connections. Its wooden cabinet and period engineering give it real enthusiast appeal, while the published 60–13,000 Hz response is respectable for its intended use. Before paying the premium, verify smooth transport operation, stable speed, recording and playback on all tracks, clean heads, and the correct mains setting.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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