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Te koop een prachtige mcintosh c52 voorversterker. Absolute topklasse. Verkeert werkelijk in een smetteloze staat. En smetteloze staat betekent dan ook werkelijk ... Een smetteloze staat. Foto komt va
This is a fair ask. At €4,500, it sits just above the recent EUR median of €4,356 and a touch over the 75th percentile at €4,429, so it’s not a bargain, but it’s close enough that a clean example can still make sense for a buyer who wants one now.
The C52 is well regarded for its flexible input set, excellent phono stage, and very refined, controlled presentation, so you’re buying a genuinely high-end preamp rather than paying for badge alone. At this level, the key upside is simplicity: if it’s complete, properly functioning, and in honest condition, it’s a strong, usable anchor for a serious two-channel system.
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McIntosh Laboratory, founded in 1949 in the United States by Frank H. McIntosh and Gordon Gow, embodies a storied heritage of American audio innovation. Originally based in Silver Spring, Maryland, before relocating to Binghamton, New York, where products are still handcrafted today, the brand emerged from a commitment to superior sound reproduction. From powering President Lyndon Johnson's inauguration to the Grateful Dead's Wall of Sound at Woodstock, McIntosh has shaped pivotal moments in music history and pop culture, earning its place as a cultural icon.
The company specializes in a comprehensive lineup of high-fidelity components, including renowned amplifiers—particularly its revered tube models for their warm, enveloping sound—along with solid-state power amps, stereo tuners, loudspeakers, turntables, music streamers, processors, and digital-to-analog converters. This breadth supports both two-channel stereo systems and multi-channel home theaters, delivering immersive experiences in music and film. Iconic blue watt meters on their gear have become globally recognized symbols of precision and power.
Positioned firmly in the high-end market, McIntosh commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its uncompromising quality, luxurious build, and timeless design. Far from mid-tier or niche boutique, it stands as a premium benchmark, favored by legendary musicians and producers across decades, blending vintage allure with modern performance for those who demand the ultimate in sonic fidelity.
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