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Angeboten wird „Beautiful Professional Fostex E-2, 2-track (half track), High Speed (7.5 & 15 ips), completely overhauled, calibrated and aligned“ von Fostex als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Tonbandgerät“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9617177775 endet am 06.08.2026 um 13:34 Uhr.
This Fostex sits in the serious professional deck tier, and the €2,500 ask is ambitious against your comparable set: it lands well above the €1,144 75th percentile, so this is not a bargain-priced listing. For a buyer, that means the price only makes sense if the overhaul is genuinely top-notch, the calibration is documented, and the machine is ready to work without further spend.
What you’re paying for is the appeal of a restored half-track, high-speed machine with strong audiophile and studio cachet, plus the upside of a clean, sorted example that should be less hassle than a project deck. That said, at this level I’d want confirmation of heads, transport health, and service details, because maintenance on vintage pro tape gear can get expensive fast.
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Fostex emerged in 1973 as the branded consumer and professional division of Foster Electric Co., Ltd., a Japanese loudspeaker manufacturer founded in 1949. Established to bring Foster's high-quality speaker components directly to dealers and customers, Fostex quickly gained international recognition through innovative products like the T20RP headphones and 6301 studio monitors. The brand's foundation rests on Foster's position as one of the world's largest OEM loudspeaker developers, employing tens of thousands across multiple countries and manufacturing millions of speaker units monthly.
The company built its reputation across three interconnected product categories: professional studio equipment, consumer headphones, and powered monitor speakers. Fostex became particularly renowned for pioneering RP (Regular Phase) technology, which delivers clear sound with high sensitivity and wide dynamic range—a signature that defines their headphones, microphones, and speaker designs. Beginning in 1978, the brand expanded into professional speaker development, eventually introducing the PM series of powered monitors and establishing itself as a trusted choice for recording studios, broadcast facilities, and serious home listeners.
Fostex occupies a distinctive middle ground in the audio market: neither ultra-premium boutique nor mass-market consumer, but rather a respected specialist brand with deep professional credentials. Their products appeal to recording engineers, studio owners, and discerning hi-fi enthusiasts who prioritize accuracy and reliability over luxury positioning. The 6301B monitor remains an industry standard after decades in production, while the T20RP headphones maintain popularity among studio professionals—testament to Fostex's enduring reputation for sonic integrity and engineering excellence.
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