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Angeboten wird „S-3 Reference“ von Soulnote als Ausstellungsstück aus der Kategorie „SACD Player“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7850461980 endet am 25.07.2026 um 08:46 Uhr.
A €13,990 ask is ambitious versus your comps: it sits above the €13,978 75th percentile and well over the €6,060 median, so this is not a bargain-priced listing. It is only a hair above the top quartile, though, so it reads as premium but not detached from the market.
For a serious disc-spinner, this is still a noteworthy piece: SoulNote’s reference-tier digital gear is well regarded for a very resolved, natural presentation, and the “good” condition label is encouraging. If the unit is complete, clean, and comes with original packaging or remote/accessories, the premium is easier to justify; if not, I’d want a stronger negotiation point because at this level buyers are paying for condition and completeness as much as sound.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Soulnote is a Japanese high-end audio manufacturer established in 2004 by former Marantz Japan engineers under the parent company CSR, Inc., headquartered in Sagamihara City, Kanagawa Prefecture. The brand emerged from deep expertise in professional audio development, with Chief Sound Manager Hideki Kato bringing decades of experience from legendary amplifier projects at NEC and Philips. This heritage positions Soulnote as a brand rooted in serious engineering pedigree, though operating as a relatively boutique player with approximately 50 employees.
Soulnote specializes primarily in amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters, with a distinctive focus on integrated and mono amplifiers built entirely in Japan. The brand is particularly known for its zero negative feedback circuit design philosophy, a purist approach that sets it apart from mainstream manufacturers. Their product line includes models such as the A-2 integrated amplifier and various DAC offerings, all designed with an emphasis on dynamic performance and waveform accuracy.
Positioned firmly in the high-end segment, Soulnote occupies a niche boutique space within the audiophile market. The brand has cultivated a dedicated following among listeners who prioritize listening-based design methodology over conventional measurement standards—a philosophy that generates both passionate advocacy and skepticism within the audio community. With international distribution networks and approximately two decades of market presence, Soulnote maintains credibility among discerning enthusiasts, though it remains less established than major high-end manufacturers in terms of global recognition and support infrastructure.
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