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The 1060 is a serious, no-nonsense Boulder power amp, and US$7,400 looks fair-to-strong against the used market. Recent asking prices in the results cluster around US$6,500 to US$7,999, so this sits near the middle of that band rather than at a bargain-basement level. It is not a steal, but it is also not an ambitious ask for a model this scarce and this expensive new.
What makes it worth chasing is Boulder’s usual mix of heavy-duty build, very low-noise grip, and effortless control; these amps are bought for authority and refinement, not flash. Used examples do not surface often, so a clean, original-owner unit with solid cosmetics, complete accessories, and proof of proper operation has real upside for a buyer who wants a long-term reference amp. At this price, I would mainly want confidence that it has been well cared for and that all channels run cleanly.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Boulder Amplifiers traces its roots to the professional recording and broadcast world of the 1970s, when founder Jeff Nelson, a self-taught electronics expert, built mixing boards for studios. In 1984, the company formally launched in Colorado—initially in an old farmhouse near Superior, later relocating to Louisville—with the debut of its rugged 500 power amplifier, prized by engineers for its clarity and durability. Under Nelson's leadership for over four decades, Boulder transitioned from pro audio gear to the pinnacle of home high-fidelity, maintaining full vertical integration in a sprawling 23,000-square-foot facility where every chassis, circuit, and component is crafted in-house.
The brand specializes in solid-state power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated electronics, epitomized by flagships like the 2150 monoblock and 800 Series. Absent from speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, Boulder's focus remains laser-sharp on amplification, delivering ultra-neutral sound with vanishingly low distortion—such as the 2150's 0.00036% THD and 1000W output—and peerless signal-to-noise ratios.
Positioned at the apex of high-end audio, Boulder commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for indestructible build quality, cost-no-object engineering, and machined-aluminum casework that sets unmatched standards. As North America's last fully in-house audio manufacturer, it appeals to buyers seeking unflappable performance and heirloom longevity, with prices reflecting its elite status, like $110,000 pairs of monoblocks.
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