Good German components (in Germany)?

bthogan

I've got a friend in Germany, and I'd like to help him upgrade his stereo equipment. I'm thinking of looking at the used market, and I was wondering if anyone here could help me with a couple of things:

1. What are some brand names and/or specific components to look for? (Remember, I'm looking at the used market.) I'm just thinking of basics at the moment: amplifier, preamplifier, cd player and/or DAC, speakers. Price-wise, I'm looking for entry-level stuff: amp-wise, the German market's equivalent to an Adcom GFA-545 (low) or Parasound HCA-2200II (high); pre-amp, the German equivalent to an Adcom GFP-565, maybe something a little better, up to $400; cdp, something around $200-400; DAC, $100-300. Speakers, $300-500. Again, these are ideal used prices.

2. Is there a German equivalent to Audiogon, Audio Asylum Trader, or Canuck/US Audio Mart? I assume there's a German ebay; are there German sites that anyone can buy from, without needing a certain number of posts etc.?

I would do the research myself - I love the internets - but I'm really busy right now, and I'm in a hurry because I'll be seeing him soon (over there) and want to be prepared. He can't figure it out himself, because he's a musician (:twisted:). Any help is greatly appreciated.

bikezappa

Revox B series equipment is very nice.

Face

Tell him to check out Canton speakers.

gudnoyez

Does said friend plan on staying over there as you can always find dual voltage gear that most of the GI's are selling before they transfer back to the states. I have a whole vintage set up of dual voltage stuff I bought when I lived over there. A lot of good deals to be found over there. A lot of that gear ends up in second hand shops. There used to be a lot of shops in the old section of Heidelberg that sold a lot of audio equipment.

gudnoyez

Or just go to amazon.de amazons german site.

F1nut

Go to www.hifishark.com

You can select a country or region.

treitz3

Or you both may want to try http://www.audio-markt.de/

*Added note: please be aware that any one can reply to advertisements, even non members and there may be a few fraudulent advertisements. Caveat Emptor.

Tom

bthogan

Thanks for all equipment suggestions! I'm thinking we'll concentrate on amp and pre. He says he just found some nice "KS - Kuche & Co., Tertia D 70". Never heard of 'em. One of them might need some repair work, but he says they sound great.

gudnoyez wrote: »

Does said friend plan on staying over there as you can always find dual voltage gear that most of the GI's are selling before they transfer back to the states. I have a whole vintage set up of dual voltage stuff I bought when I lived over there. A lot of good deals to be found over there. A lot of that gear ends up in second hand shops. There used to be a lot of shops in the old section of Heidelberg that sold a lot of audio equipment.

Look near US Army bases...That's a really good idea. Might even find some familiar brands with the right kind of plugs. We'll be in Berlin; a quick check indicates that most bases are on the southwest side of the country (makes sense). We'll see.

F1nut wrote: »

Go to www.hifishark.com

You can select a country or region.

Thanks very much for that...should help.

treitz3 wrote: »

Or you both may want to try http://www.audio-markt.de/

*Added note: please be aware that any one can reply to advertisements, even non members and there may be a few fraudulent advertisements. Caveat Emptor.

Tom

Plus, it's in German!

Amusingly enough, he's been there for several years, and still doesn't speak much of the language (like I said, musician :twisted:).

tonyb

German components ? Coming right up........

codyc1ark

Face wrote: »

Tell him to check out Canton speakers.

I still hold the few times I've demoed Cantons Vento series as the best bookies I've heard, to date that is.