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Angeboten wird „Audio Note Meishu“ von Audio Note als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Verstärker (incl. Surround)“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 9385202445 endet am 10.08.2026 um 10:48 Uhr.
Should you jump on this at €8,900, or wait for a better entry? Against your own comps, it’s clearly ambitious: the asking price sits well above the €7,569 75th percentile, and far over the €3,344 median for recent EUR listings. That means it’s priced in the upper end of the market, so I would not call it a bargain unless there’s exceptional provenance or extras.
That said, this is the kind of integrated Audio Note piece people buy for the musicality-first presentation and long-term keeper appeal, so a strong example can justify a premium. If it’s genuinely clean, fully functional, and comes with the right accessories, the upside is buying a sought-after tube amp in ready-to-enjoy condition rather than chasing a cheaper fixer. At this price, I’d want confidence in service history, originality, and whether it includes the matching bits that make it complete.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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