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I mycket fint skick, hittar inga kosmetiska skador. Har fungerat felfritt i min ägo, har inte använts så mycket. Skickar med den rör-kombo som jag gillade bäst: Telefunken ECC83 smooth plates och Brimar ECC81. Har kartong (ej original) så kan skickas. Inkl manual och fjärr.
Are you getting a serious Hovland preamp at a sensible price, or paying a premium for the name and the phono stage? At kr32,000, this sits well above the kr22,781 75th percentile and far above the kr13,525 median, so it reads as ambitious rather than fair. It is not a bargain; it needs to earn its keep through condition, provenance, and included phono section value.
That said, Hovland gear is well regarded for its open, refined, very “musical” presentation, and the HP-200 has long had a strong reputation among tube preamp fans. If the phono stage is included, the unit is clean, original, and well cared for, there is real appeal here for someone chasing that particular sound and rarity. At this price, though, I’d want documentation, recent servicing, and confirmation that all functions are quiet and healthy.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Hovland Company emerged from the expertise of Bob Hovland, who previously engineered the legendary Marantz 500 amplifier during the company's Sun Valley manufacturing era in the 1970s. Founded in 1999 by Hovland alongside Michael Gargas, Jeffrey Tonkin, and Alex J. Crespi, the Los Angeles-based firm initially built its reputation through meticulously designed passive components and component upgrades before expanding into complete amplification products. The company operated for nine years of electronics manufacturing, establishing a distribution network across 35 countries before closing in 2009.
The brand's product portfolio reflects a specialist's approach to high-fidelity audio. Hovland is perhaps best known for MusiCap, their audio-grade film and foil capacitors sold to approximately 250 manufacturers worldwide and through retail channels. Beyond passive components, the company manufactured a focused range of tube and solid-state amplifiers, including the Radia—their sole solid-state design, which reportedly took a decade to perfect—alongside tube preamplifiers like the HP-100 and HP-200. Hovland also produced cables, mains line conditioners, and remote-controlled preamps.
Hovland occupied the high-end boutique segment, positioning itself as a purveyor of meticulously engineered components for serious audiophiles willing to invest in sonic refinement. The company's nine-year lifespan and selective product range underscore its niche positioning rather than mass-market ambitions. Today, Hovland components command respect among vintage and used-market collectors, with the brand's legacy sustained through its influential passive components and the enduring reputation of its amplification designs.
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