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Offered is „MELIUS amp“ by Kondo as second-hand device from the category „Amplifier (incl. Surround)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7739573503 ends on 03.01.2027 at 19:11 o'clock.
Kondo’s Melius is a particularly appealing entry point to the Japanese maker’s lineup: a 32-watt-per-channel EL34 push-pull amplifier known for combining tonal colour and spatial subtlety with better drive and speed than older, lower-powered Kondo designs. At €19,990, it sits well above the €11,152 median of 66 comparable listings, but remains below the €26,923 75th percentile. That makes it a premium but defensible asking price—not a bargain, though not clearly excessive for a clean, complete example.
Its appeal is the unusually communicative Kondo presentation without being restricted to only very easy loudspeakers. RCA and XLR inputs, 4- and 8-ohm outputs, and the push-pull EL34 circuit add practical flexibility, while the hand-built transformers and silver internal components underpin its reputation. Before buying, confirm tube health, bias stability, transformer noise, original packaging, and service history; at this price, complete accessories and documented condition materially strengthen the case.
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# Kondo Audio Note Japan
Kondo Audio Note Japan was founded in 1976 by Hiroyasu Kondo, a metallurgist and son of a Buddhist priest whose technical expertise and philosophical approach to sound reproduction shaped the company's identity. Based in Japan, the brand has maintained its independence and commitment to handcrafted manufacturing for nearly five decades, recently adopting the "Kondo" name to reflect its founder's central role in the company's vision and legacy.
The brand is renowned primarily for vacuum-tube amplification, particularly its legendary power amplifiers and preamplifiers. The 1989 Ongaku power amplifier stands as a watershed moment in high-end audio history, establishing Kondo's reputation for sonic refinement and technical innovation. The company also manufactures integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers like the iconic M7 Heritage, and proprietary capacitors—all produced through meticulous, point-to-point hand-wiring and manual assembly processes that prioritize component quality over production volume.
Kondo Audio Note Japan occupies the ultra-premium tier of the hi-fi market, commanding prices that reflect its artisanal manufacturing, exotic component selection, and uncompromising design philosophy. The brand appeals to dedicated audiophiles and collectors who value emotional engagement with music reproduction and are willing to invest substantially in equipment that combines technical excellence with aesthetic and sonic character. Its reputation rests on exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to analog-era design principles adapted for contemporary listening.
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