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Angeboten wird „Overture PM2 i“ von Kondo als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 991118269 endet am 18.08.2026 um 17:30 Uhr.
The Overture has a serious reputation as one of Kondo’s entry points, with the same basic 32W EL34 push-pull topology and no-nonsense build that gave the line its cult status. At €17,990, this sits just above your €18,140 25th percentile and below the €18,655 median, so it reads as fair-to-strong value, not a bargain-basement steal but definitely attractively placed versus the recent used market.
That’s the right zone for a piece like this: rare, beautifully made, and still very much a “listen first” amplifier rather than a spec-sheet exercise. If the listing is clean, complete, and from a careful owner, the upside is that you’re getting Kondo cachet and musical refinement without paying the usual premium that can creep toward the upper end of the range. I’d mainly want confirmation on service history, tubes, and original accessories, but the price itself looks like a sensible buy.
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# Kondo Audio Note Japan
Kondo Audio Note Japan was founded in 1976 by Hiroyasu Kondo, a metallurgist and son of a Buddhist priest whose technical expertise and philosophical approach to sound reproduction shaped the company's identity. Based in Japan, the brand has maintained its independence and commitment to handcrafted manufacturing for nearly five decades, recently adopting the "Kondo" name to reflect its founder's central role in the company's vision and legacy.
The brand is renowned primarily for vacuum-tube amplification, particularly its legendary power amplifiers and preamplifiers. The 1989 Ongaku power amplifier stands as a watershed moment in high-end audio history, establishing Kondo's reputation for sonic refinement and technical innovation. The company also manufactures integrated amplifiers, preamplifiers like the iconic M7 Heritage, and proprietary capacitors—all produced through meticulous, point-to-point hand-wiring and manual assembly processes that prioritize component quality over production volume.
Kondo Audio Note Japan occupies the ultra-premium tier of the hi-fi market, commanding prices that reflect its artisanal manufacturing, exotic component selection, and uncompromising design philosophy. The brand appeals to dedicated audiophiles and collectors who value emotional engagement with music reproduction and are willing to invest substantially in equipment that combines technical excellence with aesthetic and sonic character. Its reputation rests on exclusivity, heritage, and an unwavering commitment to analog-era design principles adapted for contemporary listening.
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