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rare 60s Telefunken LVM 15 tube amp ECC83 EL84 4 inputsMains voltage: (Adjustable) 110V – 145V or 220V – 245VInputs: 5x diode jacksOutputs: 4, 8, 16, 670 ohms (corresponding to 7.8/ 11/ 15/ 100 volts)Tube configuration: 3x ECC83 / 2x EL84currently not tested due to missing power cord, optically in good shape, complete …Sold as is / parts / ProjectPeace
Starting at US$219, this is above the recent used comp median of US$188 and also above the 75th percentile at US$203, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. It is not wildly out of line, but it is priced at the upper end of the current USD market for this item.
That said, Telefunken ECC83 valves have a strong reputation for low noise, musical midrange, and long-term desirability, which is why clean examples keep their value. If the tube is genuinely healthy and test data is solid, the premium can make sense for a buyer who wants a known-good piece rather than a gamble; at this level, though, I’d want clear confirmation on testing, origin, and actual condition before pulling the trigger.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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