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Offered is „Vorstufe CX42, Endstufe AP 150“ by Lavardin as second-hand device from the category „Amplifier (incl. Surround)“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 8991158044 ends on 06.11.2026 at 10:37 o'clock.
Good condition makes this easier to assess, but at €5,800 it still lands well above the recent EUR median of €2,984 and also above the €4,249 75th percentile, so this is an ambitious ask rather than a fair-market bargain. For a buyer, that means the seller is clearly pricing for top-tier presentation, not quick turnover.
Lavardin gear is respected for its natural, low-fatigue presentation and strong musical flow, and this preamp/power-amp pairing should appeal to listeners who value refinement over brute force. If it’s complete, well-cared-for, and ideally comes with boxes, remote, and proof of service, the appeal is real; otherwise, the premium is hard to justify unless the condition is exceptional and provenance is excellent.
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Lavardin Technologies emerged in September 1996 from the visionary research of Gérard Perrot, who spent eight years tackling transistor memory distortion—a subtle audio flaw long overlooked by the industry. Based in Ternay, Loire Valley, France, near the medieval village of Lavardin that inspired its name, the company was co-founded with Jean-Christophe Crozel. Their breakthrough circuits minimize this distortion by over a thousandfold, rivaling tube amplifiers' natural purity while harnessing solid-state precision.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end amplifiers, crafting integrated models like the legendary IT, IS Reference, and newer X series, alongside power amplifiers. Every unit features proprietary Memory Free technology, manual assembly with around 360 components per amplifier, and 100% French manufacturing. Lavardin eschews speakers, DACs, turntables, or cables, focusing solely on amplification that delivers unparalleled transparency and dynamism.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the ultra-high-end market, Lavardin commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for its zero-compromise ethos, cult status, and unanimous critical acclaim. With limited production and no marketing hype, it appeals to buyers seeking effortless neutrality and power, often hailed as a "garden of Eden" in hi-fi circles.
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