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Audio Note (UK) AN-K speaker stands (original) in excellent condition. Original packaging.
Against the recent SEK comps, kr2,900 sits far below the kr8,999 25th percentile and well under the kr24,179 median, so this reads as a strong bargain if the speakers are fundamentally complete and working. For a well-known Audio Note floorstander, that kind of entry price leaves plenty of room for service or a careful pair-up and still stays attractive.
The appeal here is the usual Audio Note one: easy drive, rich midrange, and the kind of scale and ease that suits low-to-moderate power amps and long listening sessions. At this price, the real upside is simply getting into a respected high-efficiency design for very little money; just verify driver condition, cabinet integrity, and that both speakers are present and matched, because on a deal this good any missing piece matters.
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Audio Note (UK) traces its roots to 1991, when Peter Qvortrup, a seasoned valve amplifier designer with prior experience at Audio Innovations, founded the company in Sussex, England. Collaborating initially with Hiroyasu Kondo, Qvortrup launched the OTO PP integrated amplifier that year—a modular valve design still in production today, hand-built in their Partridge Green factory. This enduring debut underscores the brand's commitment to timeless engineering over fleeting trends.
The company specializes in complete, in-house valve-based audio systems, crafting everything from turntable cartridges and tonearms to preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, speakers, and cables. Their modular philosophy permeates the lineup, allowing tailored configurations while prioritizing premium components like custom-wound transformers and silver wiring for purest signal paths.
Positioned as Europe's largest and most prestigious maker of ultra-performance valve hi-fi, Audio Note (UK) commands the high-end niche, appealing to discerning audiophiles seeking musical authenticity over mass-market convenience. With a global distribution network and a reputation for longevity, it stands as a boutique benchmark for those investing in heirloom-grade sound reproduction.
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