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Angeboten wird „Ungarn Budapest“ von Hovland als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9080830088 endet am 15.06.2026 um 19:12 Uhr.
This €2,400 asking price for the Hovland Ungarn Budapest is a strong bargain, sitting well below the 25th percentile (€2,461) of recent EUR comparable listings and significantly under the median of €3,709. With the 75th percentile at €3,800, this listing offers genuine value for a well-regarded piece of Hungarian hi-fi history, making it an excellent buying opportunity rather than just a fair deal.
The Hovland Ungarn Budapest is prized for its warm, organic midrange and solid tonal foundation, characteristics that made it a standout in the Eastern European hi-fi scene. Buyers at this price should expect a unit that delivers the classic Hovland sound with minimal compromise, especially given the “good” condition noted. Unless there are undisclosed mechanical issues or missing critical accessories, this is a rare chance to acquire a respected vintage component at a price that reflects true market upside.
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Hovland Company emerged from the expertise of Bob Hovland, who previously engineered the legendary Marantz 500 amplifier during the company's Sun Valley manufacturing era in the 1970s. Founded in 1999 by Hovland alongside Michael Gargas, Jeffrey Tonkin, and Alex J. Crespi, the Los Angeles-based firm initially built its reputation through meticulously designed passive components and component upgrades before expanding into complete amplification products. The company operated for nine years of electronics manufacturing, establishing a distribution network across 35 countries before closing in 2009.
The brand's product portfolio reflects a specialist's approach to high-fidelity audio. Hovland is perhaps best known for MusiCap, their audio-grade film and foil capacitors sold to approximately 250 manufacturers worldwide and through retail channels. Beyond passive components, the company manufactured a focused range of tube and solid-state amplifiers, including the Radia—their sole solid-state design, which reportedly took a decade to perfect—alongside tube preamplifiers like the HP-100 and HP-200. Hovland also produced cables, mains line conditioners, and remote-controlled preamps.
Hovland occupied the high-end boutique segment, positioning itself as a purveyor of meticulously engineered components for serious audiophiles willing to invest in sonic refinement. The company's nine-year lifespan and selective product range underscore its niche positioning rather than mass-market ambitions. Today, Hovland components command respect among vintage and used-market collectors, with the brand's legacy sustained through its influential passive components and the enduring reputation of its amplification designs.
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