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Lamm LL2 Deluxe Valve Preamp Crated Valve line-level stereo preamplifier. Valve complement: two 12AU7A, two 6DJ8, one 6X4. Inputs: 3. Tape loops: 1. Frequency response: 1.5Hz–400kHz, –3dB. Input impedance: 50k ohms. Output impedance: 250 ohms. Input sensitivity: 0.127V RMS, +2%. Rated output voltage, 20Hz–20kHz: 1.0V RMS. Harmonic distortion:
This £2,750 asking price for a used LAMM LL2.deluxe is a strong deal, sitting well below the typical used market range of £3,200–£4,000 for this model in excellent condition. Original retail was roughly £3,400 (based on the $4,290 USD launch price), and current second-hand listings for the newer LL2.1 Deluxe hover around £2,600–£3,000, making the older LL2.deluxe at this price point an attractive bargain for collectors seeking classic tube warmth without the premium of newer revisions.
The LL2.deluxe remains a highly regarded tubed preamp known for its elegant, compact design and smooth, musical performance driven by its 12AU7A and 6DJ8 tube stages. It delivers exceptional clarity with a wide frequency response (20Hz–400kHz) and low distortion (<0.03% THD), making it a timeless choice for analog and high-end digital systems. A clean, original-owner listing in excellent condition at this price represents a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value Lamm’s signature sound and understated build quality.
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Lamm Industries emerged in October 1993 as a U.S.-based high-end audio venture founded by Vladimir Lamm, a Ukrainian-born engineer educated at Lviv Polytechnic Institute. Having gained acclaim in the Soviet Union during the 1980s for innovative low-distortion solid-state designs, Lamm emigrated to America in 1987. After a brief collaboration with Madison Fielding, he established the company in Brooklyn, New York, where it has operated for over three decades under his leadership until his passing in April 2023. The brand's heritage blends Soviet-era precision with American entrepreneurial drive, yielding electronics celebrated for their engineering breakthroughs.
Lamm focuses exclusively on premium analog and hybrid amplification components, eschewing speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables. Its concise lineup includes standout preamplifiers like the LL2.1 linestage, monoblock power amplifiers such as the ML3 Signature and M1.2 Reference, and specialized phono stages. These no-compromise designs incorporate military-grade parts and custom transformers, emphasizing hybrid topologies that marry tubes and solid-state for exceptional musicality and stability.
Positioned firmly at the pinnacle of the high-end market, Lamm commands reference status among audiophiles and critics worldwide. Its products have amassed accolades for delivering three-dimensional imaging, lifelike dynamics, and unmatched transparency, often setting benchmarks in their price strata. Following Vladimir Lamm's death, his widow Elina has steered the company toward sustained excellence from its new Miami base, ensuring its boutique prestige endures.
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