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Offered is „Atelier CD3“ by Braun as second-hand device from the category „CD Player“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5801993273 ends on 14.10.2026 at 11:50 o'clock.
At €290, this sits very close to the going used market rather than looking like a steal, especially versus recent asking prices around €245–€450 and other live listings in the €160–€399 band. That makes it a fair buy if the unit is fully working and cosmetically as described; it’s not ambitious, but it’s not bargain-bin either.
What makes it worthwhile is the Braun Atelier appeal: Dieter Rams-era industrial design, solid collector interest, and a player that still draws buyers who want the full system look, not just a generic silver box. If it’s truly in good shape, the upside is decent—especially with original remote, manual, or matching Atelier gear. At this price, I’d mainly confirm disc loading, track access, display health, and stable playback, since age-related service needs matter more than the asking price.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Braun Audio traces its origins to 1921, when German engineer Max Braun founded the company in Frankfurt as a modest workshop producing radio components. By 1929, it had launched its own receivers, earning international acclaim at the 1937 Paris World Fair for sound engineering innovations. Post-World War II, Braun rebuilt with a sharp focus on high-fidelity reproduction, pioneering advancements under designer Dieter Rams from 1956 onward, including the first all-wave receiver, mobile music player (TP1 in 1959), stackable Hi-Fi systems, and wall-mounted integrated setups—many now museum pieces like those at MoMA.
The brand excelled in compact, modular stereo systems during the 1960s and 1970s, with iconic models like Audio 1, Audio 2, Audio 250, and Audio 300 featuring solid metal casings and uncompromised sound quality. Braun emphasized innovative portables, record players with plexiglass covers, and educational brochures on optimal listening setups, blending functionality with Rams' minimalist aesthetic across radios, phonographs, amplifiers, and early headphones.
Renowned among vintage collectors and design aficionados for its ahead-of-its-time hi-fi heritage, Braun Audio holds a niche position as a mid-tier icon of German engineering precision. After a 28-year hiatus, it relaunched in the 2010s under license, targeting enthusiasts who value timeless quality over cutting-edge exotica, with a current emphasis on preserving its storytelling legacy through curated webshops and reissues.
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