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This is a fair ask, sitting a touch below the £889 median and comfortably within the normal used spread for this piece; at £850 it’s not a bargain, but it’s close enough to median that a buyer who wants one now isn’t overpaying. It also lands well inside the £520–£1,314 interquartile range, so the price looks sensible rather than stretched.
What makes it appealing is the Border Patrol upgrade: that usually means the phono stage has already had the kind of power-supply and refinement work that owners chase for better quietness, drive, and tonal solidity. The P2 has a good reputation as a musical, full-bodied valve phono stage, and a clean upgraded example can be a strong long-term buy if the work was done properly and the valves are healthy. At this price, I’d mainly want confirmation of the exact upgrade scope, service history, and whether the original parts are included.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Innovations emerged in 1984 from Brighton, England, founded by Peter Qvortrup and Erik Andersson with a mission to democratize valve amplification. Their debut offerings, the 800 Series power amplifier and matching preamplifier, embodied a commitment to affordable high-quality tube gear, aiming to place one in every home. This British heritage rooted the brand in the valve revival of the 1980s, blending craftsmanship with accessibility.
The company focused primarily on valve amplifiers, expanding into preamplifiers, kits, and even a transistor model with a quasi-complementary output stage. While not diversifying into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, their core strength lay in robust, user-friendly tube designs that prioritized musicality over extravagance.
Audio Innovations held a solid mid-tier position in the high-end hi-fi market during its active years, earning praise for reliable, value-driven valve amps among enthusiasts. Acquired by Audio Components in 1991 and later by Audio Partnership in 1996, the brand shifted toward budget lifestyle systems sold via UK retailer Richer Sounds, diluting its original prestige. Today, it survives more as a vintage collector's item than a current contender.
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