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Offered is „GE-1 Phono stage - special export price“ by Kondo as second-hand device from the category „Phono Amplifier“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2768893388 ends on 30.10.2026 at 06:11 o'clock.
With good condition, €8,300 looks strong versus the used market for this piece: recent used listings sit around €8,500, while broader asking prices I found run about €12,500, and published retail references put it nearer €17,000. That puts this one below the typical used range and well under the new price level, so it reads as a good buy rather than an ambitious ask.
The attraction here is the usual Kondo/Audio Note appeal: a very highly regarded moving-magnet phono stage with an exceptionally refined, low-noise, “music-first” presentation and serious cult-level build quality. If the unit is complete and properly maintained, the upside is real because these don’t come up often and tend to hold value well. I’d mainly confirm tube age, service history, and that any original box/accessories are included, but at this price the listing is already in attractive territory.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
# Kondo Audio Note Japan
Kondo Audio Note Japan was founded in 1976 by Hiroyasu Kondo, a metallurgist and son of a Buddhist priest whose technical expertise and philosophical approach to sound reproduction shaped the company's identity. Based in Japan, the brand has maintained its independence and commitment to handcrafted manufacturing for nearly five decades, recently adopting the "Kondo" name to reflect its founder's central role in the company's vision and legacy.
The brand is renowned primarily for vacuum-tube amplification, particularly its legendary power amplifiers and preamplifiers. The 1989 Ongaku power amplifier stands as a watershed moment in high-end audio history, establishing Kondo's reputation for sonic refinement and technical innovation. The company also manufactures integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers like the iconic M7 Heritage, and proprietary capacitors—all produced through meticulous, point-to-point hand-wiring and manual assembly processes that prioritize component quality over production volume.
Kondo Audio Note Japan occupies the ultra-premium tier of the hi-fi market, commanding prices that reflect its artisanal manufacturing, exotic component selection, and uncompromising design philosophy. The brand appeals to dedicated audiophiles and collectors who value emotional engagement with music reproduction and are willing to invest substantially in equipment that combines technical excellence with aesthetic and sonic character. Its reputation rests on exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to analog-era design principles adapted for contemporary listening.
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