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Angeboten wird „CS-300F“ von Leben als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7141235689 endet am 16.09.2026 um 06:39 Uhr.
At €2,650, this used Leben CS300F is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market where listings range from €2,000 to over €4,500. A recent German listing hit €2,000, while a UK dealer sells the new version at roughly €3,550 (converted from £2,999), and a Dutch retailer sold a CS300 for €2,750 recently. With one dealer even pricing the CS-300F at €4,525, the €2,650 ask is clearly below the 25th percentile for this model in good condition.
This Japanese tube integrated is well-regarded for its warm, musical 15W per channel output using 17EW8 and JAN-6197 valves, delivering rich harmonic detail without fatigue. Its compact size, low power draw (82W), and selectable 4/6/8Ω outputs make it ideal for small to mid-sized rooms with efficient speakers. At this price, especially if it’s original-owner and in good condition, it’s a buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking authentic tube sound without the premium of new retail or inflated rare-unit pricing. No caveats needed at this value.
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Leben Hi-Fi Stereo Company emerged from the vision of Taku Hyodo, a renowned Japanese tube audio engineer formerly with Luxman. After founding Kouri Denki Co. in 1979 to produce electronic components, Hyodo released his first commercial amplifier, the Triode 33 under the KFH brand, in 1991. He established Leben in 1992—drawing its name from the German word for "life," reflecting his philosophy that music is life—with the debut RS-35a power amplifier in 1995, followed by the RS-28c preamplifier in 1998.
The brand specializes exclusively in hand-built vacuum tube amplifiers, including integrated models like the celebrated CS-300 series, power amps, and preamplifiers. Crafted with point-to-point wiring, premium components, and often rare NOS tubes, Leben eschews mass production for meticulous, small-batch assembly by a skilled team. Features such as headphone outputs, bass boosters, and speaker selectors enhance versatility, while remote controls are notably absent in favor of pure analog focus.
Leben occupies a niche boutique position in the high-end hi-fi market, prized by tube enthusiasts for its musicality, reliability, and lifelike sound. Once Japan-exclusive, its global cult following has grown through limited exports, earning acclaim in audiophile circles as passion-driven masterpieces that deliver rewarding performance without compromise.
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