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Verkaufe einen voll funktionsfähigen Telefunken TS 850 Direct Drive Plattenspieler mit Telefunken TM 500 Tonabnehmer.
* Direktantrieb (Direct Drive)
* 33 und 45 U/min
* Pitch-Regelung
* Tonarm-Lift und Antiskating vorhanden
* Gerät läuft einwandfrei
Bekannter Mangel:
* Der Staubschutzdeckel ist beschädigt/gerissen und weist deutliche Gebrauchsspuren auf (siehe Fotos).
Optischer Zustand altersbedingt mit normalen Gebrauchsspuren. Cinch-Anschluss vorhanden.
Privatverkauf, keine Garantie oder Rücknahme.
With the TS 850 sitting in an older turntable generation, timing does matter a bit: these are buy-on-condition pieces rather than “latest model” purchases, and that makes the asking price the main story. At €80, it lands below the €91 25th percentile and well under the €101 median, so this reads as a strong deal rather than a merely fair one.
That’s especially appealing if it’s complete and operating cleanly, because a good Telefunken deck can give you solid, musical everyday vinyl playback without paying vintage-collector money. The upside here is value: even at a modest price, you’re buying into a properly built old-school turntable, and if the platter, arm, and speed stability are all healthy, it’s the kind of listing that can be an easy yes for a fellow enthusiast.
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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