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Offered is „model PCX“ by Threshold as second-hand device from the category „active crossovers“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 6935013752 ends on 21.10.2026 at 01:10 o'clock.
Compared with the obvious alternative at this money—an entry-level modern integrated amp—this looks like a strong buy for anyone chasing serious amplification on a sane budget. At €900, it sits well below the €1,436 25th percentile of recent EUR listings and far under the €2,197 median, so this is a real bargain rather than just “okay value.”
Threshold’s PCX is one of those older high-current pieces that still earns respect for drive, control, and grip, especially with demanding speakers. If the unit is clean, fully functional, and hasn’t been abused, the upside is getting a lot of performance-per-euro for not much outlay; just make sure the seller can confirm proper operation, since age and service history matter more than cosmetics on gear like this.
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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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