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Suche drei o.g Onkyo Receiver in Top Zustand. Ich bezahle 500 Euro für drei Receiver.
This looks like a fair-to-strong deal, not an ambitious ask. For a clean, working TX-8500, the market has been clustering far above €500, with recent asking prices around €1,300 to €1,400 for examples in Europe and €1,500+ for some listed units, while even older value references put good working pieces well above this level.
What makes it worth a close look is that the TX-8500 is a true heavy-hitter from Onkyo’s late-’70s monster era: big power, serious build quality, and the kind of sound and presence vintage receiver fans chase. At €500, “excellent” condition is the key phrase here—if it’s fully functional, unmodified, and ideally recently serviced, this is a buy. If it hasn’t been checked over, age-related service needs are the main thing to budget for, but the asking price still leaves room.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Onkyo traces its roots to postwar Japan, founded in 1946 in Osaka by Takeshi Goda, an engineer at Matsushita Electric who envisioned high-quality Japanese loudspeakers. Initially established as Osaka Denki Onkyo K.K., the company began production in 1948 with the acclaimed ED-100 speaker featuring a 25 cm driver, quickly building a reputation through LP concerts and innovative designs that resonated with audiophiles.
The brand excels in premium home audio, renowned for AV receivers, hi-fi amplifiers, and surround sound speakers that deliver exceptional clarity and power. Its portfolio spans turntables, DACs, headphones, and cables, bolstered by acquisitions like Pioneer's home electronics division in 2015, enabling cutting-edge integrations such as internet radio and high-resolution streaming.
Onkyo holds a solid mid-tier position in the hi-fi market, prized by discerning buyers for reliable performance and value rather than ultra-high-end exotica. Despite bankruptcy challenges in the late 2010s, its revival under new ownership preserves a legacy of technological innovation and pure sound enjoyment, appealing to both vintage enthusiasts and modern home cinema setups.
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