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Angeboten wird „ATM-2 Plus Stereo Verstärker“ von Air Tight als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4785792158 endet am 08.10.2026 um 07:17 Uhr.
€19,800 is ambitious for an ATM-2 Plus on the used market; comparable used Air Tight ATM-2 listings cluster far lower, with examples around €5,500 to €6,950 for the older ATM-2 and a new-price reference around €24,000 incl. VAT for the Plus model.
That said, this is a respected 70W+70W KT88 push-pull design with real high-end pedigree, wide bandwidth, and serious build quality, so a clean, well-kept example can still justify attention. If the cables and accessories are complete and the unit is genuinely in excellent condition, the upside is obvious; just make sure the asking price is backed by recent service, fresh tubes, and clear proof of condition, because at this level buyers expect a turnkey amplifier.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Air Tight emerged from the vision of Atsushi Miura, a veteran Luxman engineer who joined the company in 1956 and championed vacuum tubes amid the shift to transistors. Retiring in 1985, Miura partnered with Masami Ishiguro to found A&M Ltd. in Osaka, Japan, launching the Air Tight brand in 1986. Their debut ATM-1 power amplifier, a push-pull EL34 design, embodied a philosophy of direct signal paths, point-to-point hand-wiring, and premium components, rejecting printed circuit boards for purest sound.
The brand specializes in artisanal tube amplifiers, preamplifiers with phono stages, and select integrated models, all hand-assembled in small batches by father and son in their Osaka facility. While primarily focused on amplification, Air Tight emphasizes tube-centric purity over broad categories like speakers, DACs, or headphones, prioritizing meticulous construction for uncolored, lifelike reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end niche, Air Tight commands reverence among audiophiles for its confidential, zero-compromise production and reference-grade performance. Legendary status stems from decades of global appeal, from early exports to Hong Kong and China, making it a boutique choice for discerning buyers seeking Japanese precision and tube authenticity over mass-market volumes.
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