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Telefunken Magnetophon 85KL Tonbandgerät – Top Zustand, inkl. Haube & Kabel
Klassiker aus den 1950er/60er Jahren in optischem Bestzustand!
Zum Verkauf steht ein wunderschönes, historisches Röhren-Tonbandgerät Telefunken Magnetophon 85KL (Kofferversion). Das Gerät besticht durch sein charmantes Mid-Century-Design und ist ein echter Blickfang für Sammler und Liebhaber alter Audiotechnik.
Zustand & Details:
• Optik: Sehr guter, gepflegter Originalzustand (siehe Bilder). Das Gehäuse, die Regler und die Abdeckungen weisen kaum altersbedingte Gebrauchsspuren auf.
• Zubehör: Die originale Abdeckhaube sowie das originale Netzkabel sind mit dabei (beides heute selten in diesem Zustand zu finden), ebenso weitere Teile (s. Fotos).
• Technik: Das Gerät wurde vor Jahren vermutlich voll funktionsfähig eingelagert. Da ich jedoch kein Fachmann bin und kein Risiko durch unüberlegtes Einschalten eingehen möchte, verkaufe ich das Gerät ausdrücklich als ungetestet / für Sammler/Bastler.
Technische Daten (ohne Gewähr):
• Baujahre: ca. 1959 – 1967 (Made in Germany)
• System: 2-Spur Mono Röhrengerät
• Bandgeschwindigkeiten: 9,5 cm/s und 19 cm/s
• Gewicht: ca. 14 kg
Aufgrund des hohen Gewichts wird eine Abholung bevorzugt. Ein Versand ist auf Wunsch und Risiko des Käufers bei Übernahme der Versandkosten möglich.
Hinweis: Da es sich um einen Privatverkauf handelt, erfolgt der Verkauf unter Ausschluss jeglicher Gewährleistung, Garantie oder Rücknahme.
At €200, this sits a bit above the €160 median but well below the €288 75th percentile, so it reads as a fair, slightly firm ask rather than a bargain or an overreach. It’s not cheap enough to be a clear steal, but it’s also not priced into the top end of the recent comp set.
What makes it worth a look is the chance to get a characterful, well-regarded old deck in excellent condition, which is exactly where these vintage cassette machines make sense: solid build, good tape handling, and the kind of playback charm modern gear usually doesn’t match. If the transport is smooth, heads are clean, and it comes with the right accessories or recent service history, this is a sensible buy for someone who wants a tidy example rather than a project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Telefunken stands as one of Europe's most storied audio brands, founded on May 27, 1903, as a joint venture between German industrial giants Siemens and AEG. Created at Kaiser Wilhelm II's direction to consolidate wireless telegraphy expertise, the company quickly became the continent's dominant force in radio and electronic communications. The Telefunken name itself derives from "tele" (telegraphy) and "funken" (sparks), reflected in the brand's iconic lightning-bolt logo. By the mid-twentieth century, Telefunken had established itself across multiple continents, with its radio equipment and vacuum-tube receivers earning widespread recognition for quality throughout non-communist Europe.
The brand's product heritage centers on vacuum-tube microphones and audio components, particularly its legendary studio recording equipment developed during the golden age of analog recording. Telefunken became synonymous with premium vacuum-tube technology, and its vintage microphones—especially the ELA M 251—remain highly sought after by professional recording engineers and collectors. The company also manufactured semiconductors, computers, and consumer electronics through the mid-twentieth century, though these divisions eventually declined as Japanese competition intensified during the 1960s and 1970s.
Today's Telefunken operates as a niche boutique brand focused on preserving and recreating its analog legacy. Telefunken Elektroakustik, established in 2001 in Connecticut, specializes in historically accurate reproductions of vintage vacuum-tube microphones and has expanded into modern designs that blend classic sonic characteristics with contemporary manufacturing. The brand occupies the high-end professional and audiophile segment, commanding premium prices justified by meticulous craftsmanship and deep historical authenticity. For discerning listeners and recording professionals, Telefunken represents both tangible connection to audio's golden era and continued commitment to analog excellence.
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