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Ich biete hier einen klassischen Threshold SL-10 High-End Vorverstärker an. Dieses Gerät ist bekannt für seine hervorragende Klangqualität und präzise Verarbeitung.
* Direct coupled Class A Preamplifier
* Mehrere Eingänge für Turntable, Tuner und Aux
* Regler für Selector, Monitor und Channel Balance
* Robustes, elegantes schwarzes Gehäuse mit bronzefarbenen Knöpfen
Zustand optisch wie technisch einwandfrei!
Preis ist unter Umständen besprechbar.
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Is €1,350 a fair price for a Threshold SL-10 in excellent condition? Yes, this asking price sits just above the median of €1,240 from four recent EUR comparable listings, making it a fair deal rather than a bargain or an overpriced stretch. It is comfortably below the 75th percentile of €1,949, so you are not paying premium “collector” money for a unit that is already in excellent shape.
The SL-10 is a respected high-end German preamp known for its clean, transparent sound and robust build—classic Threshold engineering that still competes with modern gear. Finding one in excellent condition at a fair price is a genuine buying opportunity for enthusiasts who value analog purity and long-term reliability. Unless the listing hides missing accessories or unmentioned service needs, this is a solid entry into the Threshold lineage without the risk of overpaying.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Threshold Audio emerged in Sacramento, California, in 1974, founded by renowned audio engineer Nelson Pass alongside graphic designer René Besne and Joe Sammut. Pass, a pioneer in amplifier design, launched the brand with the groundbreaking Threshold 800A power amplifier in 1975, introducing a novel sliding bias system that boosted Class A efficiency while employing 48 output transistors in a sophisticated triple-series/triple-parallel configuration. This California-rooted heritage defined Threshold as an innovator during its original run, which spanned until the mid-1990s, after which the intellectual property changed hands, including a 1994 acquisition by investor Randy Patton, who integrated it with PS Audio and relocated operations to Camarillo.
The brand focused squarely on high-end amplification, producing iconic power amplifiers like the 400A and 800A, the Stasis series renowned for their balanced Class A performance, and preamplifiers such as the NS10, SL10, and FET range including the FET-1, FET-2, FET-9, and FET-10. Later designs, like the T-200 by engineer Michael Bladelius, continued this legacy. Threshold eschewed speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, concentrating instead on pure analog amplification that prioritized sonic purity and robustness.
Threshold holds a revered position as a vintage high-end icon, cherished by collectors and audiophiles for its enduring sound quality and Pass's technical wizardry. Once a market leader in premium solid-state gear from 1975 to 1992, it remains a sought-after name in the used market, embodying boutique excellence rather than mass production, with modern revivals under Threshold Audio sustaining its elite reputation.
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