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Verkaufe ein originales Telefunken Magnetophon 203 Studio Tonbandgerät im sehr schönen Vintage-Zustand.
Das Gerät funktioniert einwandfrei:
Wiedergabe funktioniert
Spulen laufen sauber
Vor- und Rücklauf funktionieren
Ton kommt sauber
VU-Meter funktionieren.
Es hat Altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren vorhanden:
Unten hat ein dünner Metallrahmen leicht gelöst/gebrochen, kann aber problemlos wieder angeklebr werden. Gerne übernehme ich VOR dem Verkauf das anbringen, wenn dies gewünscht ist. :)
An einer Decke ist eine Delle drin - die aber die Funktion nicht beeinträchtigt. Des Weiteren ist scheinbar die Halterung der Abdeckung abgebrochen. Da bin ich mir aber nicht sicher, ob es überhaupt eine Halterung war.
Mit dabei sind alle relevanten Unterlagen wie z.B. die Bedienunganleitung etc.
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme!
At €350, this is hard to call a bargain unless the seller can prove recent servicing and the machine is unusually complete. The 203 is a vintage Telefunken reel-to-reel, and that puts it in a niche collector/restoration market rather than the broad cassette-deck market; comparable working examples usually trade more in the low-to-mid hundreds depending on condition, with fully serviced units commanding the stronger end. So this asking price is roughly fair for a clean, functioning example, but not so low that you can ignore maintenance history.
What makes it appealing is the Telefunken build quality and the charm of a properly sorted analog deck: strong tape transport, classic German engineering, and good playback value for owners of vintage tape libraries. The upside is best if it’s been recently serviced, aligned, and comes with reels, hubs, or the original manuals. Main caveat: age-related rubber, belts, switches, and capacitors can turn a “good” deck into an immediate project, so at €350 I’d want confirmation it runs smoothly and records/playback are solid.
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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