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Offered is „Gakuon - II - Demo Item - Free Shipping Worldwide“ by Kondo as exhibit from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 2540255280 ends on 21.12.2026 at 08:05 o'clock.
€56,000 is well above the recent comparable median of €18,334 and also clear of the €25,248 75th percentile, so this looks ambitious rather than merely firm. Against a market where the lower quartile sits at €4,130, the asking price is pricing in a real premium, and a buyer should expect that premium to be justified by exceptional provenance, originality, or a very complete package.
That said, this is a revered piece of Kondo engineering, and the appeal is exactly in the scale, grip, and tonal ease that made the brand legendary among tube-amp devotees. A demo item can be attractive if it has been lightly handled, carefully stored, and comes with all the right accessories and documentation, but at this level the deal only really works if the condition is genuinely superb and the history is clean.
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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