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At US$19,500, this sits far above the typical used market for comparable listings: the median is US$1,317, with the upper quartile at US$2,651, so this is not a near-market buy but a serious premium ask. Unless there is extraordinary provenance, a standout condition story, or a clearly special variant, the price reads ambitious rather than fair.
That said, Audion 845 amps are admired for their big, effortless SET presentation, with the kind of tone density, scale, and midrange presence that keeps collectors interested. If the set is complete, quiet, and genuinely original, the upside is in owning a rare, statement-grade pair rather than chasing value; at this level, though, a buyer should want exact tube complement, service history, and confirmation of originality before considering it.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audion is a British hi-fi brand founded in 1987, with roots in the UK tube-audio scene. It was established by David Chessell, working with designer Erik Anderson, after their experience around Audio Innovations. The company emerged with a clear mission: to make serious valve amplification more accessible without losing the qualities that appeal to audiophiles.
The brand is best known for tube amplifiers, especially integrated and power amps, with a strong emphasis on single-ended and no-feedback designs. Audion’s early identity was built around compact, purist amplification rather than a broad catalog of source components or loudspeakers. It is not primarily known for turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables.
In the market, Audion sits firmly in the niche boutique-to-high-end end of the spectrum, appealing to buyers who value classic valve sound, hand-built engineering, and British hi-fi heritage. It is more specialist than mainstream, with a reputation tied to musicality, transparency, and traditional tube craftsmanship rather than mass-market versatility.
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