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This looks fair to slightly ambitious, not a bargain, at £2,404. That sits above the rough middle of the used-market evidence for this model: recent asking prices and sold examples span from about £1,300–£2,500, with a cleaner European ask around £2,400 and a higher Japanese resale ceiling near £2,100–£2,500 once converted to GBP.
It’s still a worthwhile buy if the unit is original, quiet, and fully functional. The C-260 has the kind of smooth, authoritative Accuphase line-stage presentation that stays desirable, and these are built to a very high standard. With age, though, service history matters more than cosmetics: confirm the phono stage works if included, check for relay noise, scratchy controls, and any missing remote or box, because at this price you want a clean, complete example rather than a project.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Accuphase Laboratory, Inc., founded in 1972 in Tokyo by brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga, emerged from their departure from Trio-Kenwood, the company they had co-established decades earlier. Dissatisfied with mass-production compromises, the Kasugas formed Kensonic Laboratories—later renamed Accuphase Laboratory—and relocated to Yokohama in 1973. The brand name, blending "accurate" and "phase," reflected their commitment to precision audio reproduction amid the 1970s hi-fi boom. Their debut products, the P-300 power amplifier, C-200 preamplifier, and T-100 tuner, immediately earned acclaim, including Japan's Compo Grand Prix for the P-300.
Accuphase specializes in high-end electronics, renowned for integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, CD players, and digital sources like DACs. While their core strength lies in meticulously engineered amplifiers celebrated for phase accuracy and reliability, the lineup extends to digital components, mains filters, and room correction units. Hand-assembled in Yokohama with top-tier parts and innovative circuits, these products prioritize sound purity over volume, eschewing speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-premium high-end market, Accuphase commands reverence among audiophiles for its timeless build quality, engineering excellence, and enduring performance. Synonymous with Japanese hi-fi mastery, it stands as a reference benchmark, appealing to discerning buyers seeking components that deliver uncompromised musical fidelity and last for generations.
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