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Fostex X‑18 – NOS Zustand – Nie benutzt – Sehr selten
Beschreibung:
Zum Verkauf steht eine Fostex X‑18 im NOS Zustand (New Old Stock).
Das Gerät wurde nie benutzt und über 35 Jahre lang fachgerecht gelagert.
Heute getestet: voll funktionsfähig.
Mit originaler Fostex‑Bedienungsanleitung.
Optisch und technisch wie neu – ein echtes Sammlerstück.
Versandkosten trägt der Käufer.
Demovideo verfügbar. https://youtu.be/rzQX6MeItLY
€379 is fair to slightly strong, not a bargain, for a working X-18; I’d want it a bit lower unless it’s unusually clean with the PSU and any original extras included.
What makes it worth a look is the format itself: these little Fostex 4-tracks are loved for lo-fi cassette character, quick hands-on recording, and modding potential, and the X-18 can be a very fun, compact tape machine if everything is healthy. The main buy-side check is condition: transport, all input/output paths, faders, and meter/LED behavior matter more than cosmetics, because age-related faults are common on these. If the seller can show stable playback/recording on all tracks, €379 starts to look reasonable for a tidy, usable example.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
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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