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Mit diversem Zubehör in OVP abzugeben.
Artikelstandort ist Enschede nur wenige Minuten hinter der deutsch/niederländischen Landesgrenze nahe Gronau.
Es besteht eventuell die Möglichkeit etwas in Zahlung zu geben.
Direktkontakt Enschede️: ☎️ 0031/(0)53-4781870
Compared with a similarly capable solid-state power amp at this level, €3,499 is on the reasonable-to-good side for an HD220, not a bargain-bin score but also not an obviously inflated ask. It lands in the zone where condition and service history matter more than raw price: if this one is genuinely clean and fully working, I’d call it fair for the market rather than ambitious.
What keeps it interesting is the classic Audio Research recipe: 220W into 8 ohms, lots of current, and that slightly more refined, dimensional presentation that makes it a strong match for speakers that like control but still benefit from a touch of texture. It’s a worthwhile buy if the unit is quiet, stable, and ideally includes the right packaging or paperwork; with an amp of this age, a recent tube check or service record is a real plus.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Research Corporation, founded in 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by William Z. Johnson, traces its roots to his pioneering work in custom audio electronics during the 1950s and his operation of a specialty retail store through the mid-1960s. After a brief stint selling his designs to a larger firm, Johnson regained independence to establish ARC with a singular mission: advancing the state-of-the-art in music reproduction. From modest beginnings in the back of his shop, the company evolved into one of America's oldest continuously operating high-end audio manufacturers, now housed in a state-of-the-art 48,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
ARC specializes in performance-driven electronics, renowned for vacuum-tube amplifiers, preamplifiers, and electronic crossovers that emphasize sonic purity over flashy features or aesthetics. Drawing on circuit designs rooted in the 1950s, the brand integrates tubes into modern contexts, delivering what it calls "high definition" sound through genuine technological advances. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, ARC's focused lineup prioritizes amplifiers and preamps that set benchmarks for musical realism.
Positioned at the pinnacle of high-end audio, Audio Research is hailed as a true originator of the genre, commanding respect among audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Enduring the 1970s tube revival against solid-state dominance, ARC thrives via elite specialist retailers worldwide, standing alongside peers like Conrad-Johnson as a vintage-inspired yet forward-thinking force in the niche boutique market.
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