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Angeboten wird „*******Tolle Vorstufe CITATION 11/ Eleven *Restoret Item*230 Volt********“ von Harman Kardon als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9052265180 endet am 30.09.2026 um 08:17 Uhr.
At €480, this Harman Kardon Citation 11 preamplifier is a genuine bargain, sitting well below the typical used market range of roughly €550–€850 (converted from recent USD listings) and clearly under the 25th percentile. Given that the Citation 11 is a classic solid-state preamp from the early 1970s, now replaced by modern digital units, this timing offers a rare entry point into a revered vintage piece at a price that’s hard to justify resisting.
The Citation 11 is well-regarded for its exceptionally wide frequency response (5 Hz to 125 kHz), ultra-low distortion (<0.05%), and flexible five-band tone shaping, making it a precise, high-fidelity control center for analog systems. Its original-owner condition, tested status, and inclusion of the rare wooden case (if present) add significant collectible and functional upside. With no red flags in the listing and a price that’s a strong deal, this is a clear buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking vintage hi-fi excellence.
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Harman Kardon traces its origins to 1953, when Dr. Sidney Harman and Bernard Kardon, both engineers frustrated with conservative audio manufacturing at the David Bogen Company, invested $5,000 each to launch their venture in Westbury, New York. Their debut product, the Festival D1000, became the world's first compact AM/FM hi-fi receiver, blending breakthrough technology with sleek design to make high-fidelity sound accessible beyond technical enthusiasts. Pioneering innovations like the 1958 Festival TA230 stereo receiver, the 1959 Citation II ultra-wide bandwidth tube amplifier, and the 1970 CAD5 hi-fi cassette recorder with Dolby noise reduction cemented their legacy in simplifying premium audio for the home.
The brand focuses on integrated receivers, amplifiers, tuners, and speakers that emphasize performance, reliability, and elegant industrial design. Over decades, it expanded into home theater systems and automotive audio, powering systems in vehicles from Land Rover and BMW to Volvo and Polestar. While not delving into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Harman Kardon prioritizes cohesive hi-fi components that deliver warm, detailed sound without unnecessary complexity.
Harman Kardon holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, renowned among knowledgeable buyers for its enduring quality and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica or vintage collector status. Now part of Harman International, it appeals to discerning listeners seeking dependable, stylish gear that echoes its innovative heritage without commanding boutique premiums.
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