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Angeboten wird „Astral 16 - kompromissloser AV Receiver, aus Händlerdemo“ von Focal als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Verstärker (incl. Surround)“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5205943985 endet am 04.10.2026 um 06:03 Uhr.
Focal’s AV receivers sit in the “serious home-cinema money” bracket, and this one is priced above the median but still below the 75th percentile of your recent EUR comps, so it reads as firm but not out of line rather than a bargain or a stretch. At €11,990, it’s clearly not a cheap buy, but the market data puts it in the upper-middle of the pack rather than the top end.
What makes it interesting is the dealer-demo angle: that usually means lighter wear, known provenance, and a better shot at a clean, complete unit than a random private sale. If it’s fully boxed and includes the original accessories, that adds real value for a flagship-class piece; for a well-regarded AVR, the upside is getting a high-end, no-compromise unit without paying new-retail money.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Focal traces its roots to 1979 in Saint-Étienne, France, where engineer and hi-fi enthusiast Jacques Mahul founded the company in a small workshop within his father's precision engineering firm. Initially operating as JMlab, it began crafting bespoke speaker drivers, with early models like the DB13 earning acclaim for their compact yet dynamic bass performance. This heritage of acoustic innovation and French craftsmanship propelled Focal's evolution, marked by pivotal 1990s expansions under Gérard Chrétien's leadership, yielding iconic references such as the Vega and Grande Utopia loudspeakers that redefined audiophile standards.
The brand's core focus remains high-fidelity loudspeakers, where it excels through in-house driver design featuring breakthroughs like inverted-dome tweeters, Polyglass cones, flax diaphragms, and beryllium tweeters in its Utopia line. Focal has diversified into professional studio monitors, premium headphones, car audio systems, and select accessories, all emphasizing noble materials and meticulous engineering. While not delving into amplifiers, turntables, DACs, or cables, its speaker-centric portfolio spans home, mobile, and pro applications with unwavering commitment to purity of sound.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, Focal commands respect as a world leader among discerning hi-fi buyers for its benchmark performance, international awards, and "Made in France" prestige. No longer a niche boutique, it blends heritage appeal with cutting-edge technology, attracting serious audiophiles who prioritize transparency, dynamics, and emotional depth over mass-market compromises.
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