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Angeboten wird „Excalibur Black“ von TAD Technical Audio Devices Laboratories als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonabnehmer MC“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 5813138241 endet am 26.07.2026 um 09:56 Uhr.
TAD’s Excalibur sits in the serious high-end camp, so this is one of those listings where the asking price matters a lot. At €270, it is dramatically below the recent comparable used market, under the €4,757 25th percentile and far beneath the €8,439 median, so this reads as a strong bargain rather than a merely fair ask.
For a buyer, the upside is obvious: if it’s complete and functioning, you’re getting a highly regarded piece of TAD engineering at a tiny fraction of typical used pricing. That kind of gap usually makes sense when the seller wants a quick sale, the item is cosmetically ordinary, or the listing is understated rather than compromised. I’d move fast, but still verify originality, included accessories, and that the unit has been tested, because at this price the main risk is not value — it’s missing parts or an issue the listing doesn’t spell out.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
TAD (Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc.) traces its heritage to Pioneer Corporation, the Tokyo-based speaker manufacturer founded in 1937 by Nozomu Matsumoto. In 1975, Pioneer established the TAD Project as an advanced research division dedicated to professional-grade loudspeaker development. The first TAD compression driver, the TD-4001, debuted at the Acoustic Engineering Society convention in 1978 and quickly gained adoption across leading recording studios worldwide. By the early 2000s, TAD components had earned the confidence of professional sound engineers in over 300 studios across 20 countries. In 2007, TAD was formally spun off as an independent company, Technical Audio Devices Laboratories, Inc., to expand its reach into the high-end consumer audio market.
TAD specializes in both speaker systems and audio components, positioning itself as the only Japanese high-end manufacturer to excel in both categories. The company's product range includes reference-grade loudspeakers, integrated amplifiers, and digital audio components. Notable releases include the TAD-R1 reference speaker system (2007), the TAD-M600 integrated amplifier (2009), and the TAD-M4300 and TAD-2500 audio components (2010). This dual expertise reflects TAD's philosophy of designing complementary products that maximize sonic performance across the entire playback chain.
TAD occupies the premium high-end segment, commanding respect among discerning audiophiles and professional engineers alike. The brand's reputation rests on decades of professional audio credibility, rigorous engineering standards, and an uncompromising commitment to sonic accuracy. TAD's design philosophy centers on faithful music reproduction—preserving the artistic intent of recorded performances through advanced proprietary technologies and meticulous product development. This heritage and focus position TAD as a niche boutique manufacturer for serious listeners who prioritize sound quality above mass-market appeal.
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