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Golden Age Audio Reference Phono Preamplifier This is something special Many ppl know Duc back then, he was quite amazing , very knowledgeable and a very good builder This is Duc's personal phono preamplifier. 2 chassis Hardwood chassis with Copper plating Uses old transformers and caps along with Lundahl transformers. Has rca in and rca out. Power cable included This is a good phono that punches well above it's weight , it was what Duc used in his own personal setup and his reference phono Condition: Very Good Payment Method: Cash into account Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/A
This is an ambitious ask, because A$3,000 sits well above the A$2,062 75th percentile and far beyond the A$741 median in your recent AUD comps. It is also above the top of the typical range implied by those listings, so it would need to be unusually complete, freshly serviced, or otherwise special to justify the premium.
That said, this is a serious phono stage from a respected boutique maker, and the value is in the step-up in refinement, dynamics, and low-noise performance that good outboard phono preamps can bring to a vinyl system. If the unit is genuinely very good condition with the right PSU, original packaging, and a clean service history, it can make sense for someone chasing a high-end analogue front end; otherwise, I’d want a much better price before jumping.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Golden Age Audio, more commonly known as Golden Age Project, is a Swedish pro-audio brand founded by Bo Medin in 2005. It built its reputation by tapping into classic analog design ideas and making them accessible at mainstream prices, rather than positioning itself as a luxury boutique maker.
The company is best known for studio hardware and microphones, especially vintage-inspired preamps, channel strips, compressors, EQs, and recording mics. Its early breakthrough was bringing a Neve-style preamp clone to market in 2009, and its lineup has since expanded into a broader family of outboard gear and microphones.
In the market, Golden Age Audio sits in the affordable-to-mid-tier studio gear segment, with a clear appeal to engineers and musicians who want a warm, old-school sound without paying collector-grade prices. It is not really a consumer hi-fi brand in the usual sense; its identity is rooted in recording studios, where it is valued as a practical, cost-conscious alternative to vintage originals.
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