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Angeboten wird „Cobra“ von Audio Note als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3142744126 endet am 05.09.2026 um 19:33 Uhr.
The Audio Note COBRA is a revered Class A tube integrated with a built-in DAC, prized for its lush, musical midrange and smooth top-end. At €3,150, this listing is a fair deal that sits just €5 above the €3,145 median from three recent EUR comparables, well within the typical used range of €2,996 to €3,339. It is neither a bargain nor overpriced, but a solid market entry for a unit in good condition.
This amplifier delivers 28W per channel using four EL34s in push-pull Class A, paired with a Philips TDA1543 DAC that handles high-res coax and Toslink. Its value lies in the rare combination of genuine tube warmth and convenient digital input, backed by a reputation for reliability and tonal richness. Since the price is fair and condition is good, this is a straightforward buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking a refined, all-in-one tube solution without the usual hunting premium.
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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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