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Angeboten wird „CDT TWO Black Black Gates Inside - sehr gut“ von Audio Note als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „CD Laufwerke“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9292592987 endet am 28.06.2026 um 19:26 Uhr.
This looks like a buyer’s market for an Audio Note transport/DAC combo if the unit is genuine, complete, and working properly. At €3,999, it lands in the fair-to-strong zone rather than feeling stretched: used Audio Note CDT 2/II-era transports are commonly discussed in the €3,000–€4,000 range, and the more capable CDT 3 sits higher, so this asking price is reasonable for a good-condition example.
What makes it worth chasing is the Audio Note house sound: strong timing, natural flow, and a presentation that often rewards a proper outboard DAC and good digital cable. These transports also have a reputation for being very engaging when they’re sorted and fully run in. If the listing includes the original box, remote, and clear service history, that adds real value; at this price, I’d want those details before moving fast.
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Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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