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Fabulous Braun T1000 multi band radio designed by Dieter Rams- from the 1960s.Technical dataPrinciple: single conversion superhet, IF 455 kHz / FM 10.7 MHzOperation modes: A1 with BFO, AM (A3), FM (F3)Frequency range: FM, 2 x LW, 2 x MW, 8 x SW (1.6 - 30 MHz)Frequency dial: Analogue dial, approx. 25 kHzFrequency memory: noneSignal strength indicator: S-MeterSignal processing: AGC, ANL, ferrite antenna on mediumwaveFeatures: NF - FilterSensitivity: AM (A3) 2 μV / Selectivity: 2 / 6 kHz (-6 dB)Power supplyMains operation: 90 - 130, 150 - 240 V VBatteries: 8 x 1.5 V (UM-1), 1 x 1.5 V (UM-1) for dial illuminationDimensions360 x 260 x 135 mm, weight 8.5 kgGood working condition accept for FM which appears not to tune stations.Good cosmetic condition with some light signs of age and use. A little light marking in battery compartment.Original front closing panel does not exist which is common with these radios.I sell Retro Audio Professionally so all my equipment is cleaned, tested and operating correctly unless otherwise stated.Returns considered on a case by case basis.All Items located in Sydney for delivery or pickup.These are Vintage units...please do not expect it to look like or necessarily perform like it just left the showroom floor.Delivery East Coast is approximately 6 Business Days elsewhere is longer. I accept Bank Deposit/Transfer, Paypal or Cash on Pickup. East Coast Postage - $55.00, WA/NT add $25.00, Nth QLD add $25 and Tasmania/SA add $15.00 to quoted postage.
With unknown condition, this USD525 ask on the Braun T1000 feels ambitious—potentially a steep markup if it's untested or needs work. Ground truth from 7 recent comparable used listings shows a median of USD293 (25th percentile USD156, 75th USD409), anchoring typical market value firmly below USD500 for functional examples. Even pristine Rams-designed pieces rarely push past USD400 in today's used hi-fi scene.
Buyers, prioritize verifying full functionality: test all bands (AM/FM/shortwave), dial tuning, and audio output, as aging capacitors and mechanical sliders often fail after 50+ years. Confirm original power cord and any manual are included; missing bits cut resale value. Probe seller for service history to dodge resto costs.
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Braun Audio traces its origins to 1921, when German engineer Max Braun founded the company in Frankfurt as a modest workshop producing radio components. By 1929, it had launched its own receivers, earning international acclaim at the 1937 Paris World Fair for sound engineering innovations. Post-World War II, Braun rebuilt with a sharp focus on high-fidelity reproduction, pioneering advancements under designer Dieter Rams from 1956 onward, including the first all-wave receiver, mobile music player (TP1 in 1959), stackable Hi-Fi systems, and wall-mounted integrated setups—many now museum pieces like those at MoMA.
The brand excelled in compact, modular stereo systems during the 1960s and 1970s, with iconic models like Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 250, and Audio 300 featuring solid metal casings and uncompromised sound quality. Braun emphasized innovative portables, record players with plexiglass covers, and educational brochures on optimal listening setups, blending functionality with Rams' minimalist aesthetic across radios, phonographs, amplifiers, and early headphones.
Renowned among vintage collectors and design aficionados for its ahead-of-its-time hi-fi heritage, Braun Audio holds a niche position as a mid-tier icon of German engineering precision. After a 28-year hiatus, it relaunched in the 2010s under license, targeting enthusiasts who value timeless quality over cutting-edge exotica, with a current emphasis on preserving its storytelling legacy through curated webshops and reissues.
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