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Is this a fair buy for a highly regarded passive pre, or are you better off waiting? At £1,350, it sits essentially on top of the £1,342 median and just above the £1,264 25th percentile, so this reads as a fair market price rather than a bargain, but still comfortably reasonable for a sought-after unit.
That’s what makes it interesting: the Allegri+ is prized for its transparency, simplicity, and lack of active circuitry, so the appeal is in clean signal handling and an open, unforced presentation. If the listing is genuinely clean and includes the original remote and any key accessories, it’s a sensible buy for someone who values that passive approach; no major red flags jump out at this price unless there’s missing kit or a condition issue.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Townshend Audio traces its roots to 1975, when Max Townshend founded Elite Electronic Improvements (EEI) in West London, UK, channeling his passion for music and hi-fi into innovative audio solutions. Initially focused on unique parabolic-stylus cartridges, the brand evolved under his vision, notably spotting the potential in a university prototype that became the iconic Rock turntable. This heritage of engineering ingenuity from Cranfield University's labs propelled Townshend into hi-fi prominence, blending British precision with a quest for sonic purity.
The company specializes in niche, high-performance categories like vibration isolation products, turntables such as the Rock 7 and Sovereign V, tonearms including the Enterprise Mark IV, and passive preamplifiers like the Allegri Reference. Their Seismic Isolation lineup stands out for decoupling components from external vibrations, while select offerings extend to cartridges and podiums, all engineered for maximum simplicity and effectiveness in revealing recorded detail.
Positioned as a quirky British boutique in the high-end market, Townshend Audio commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its well-engineered solutions that tackle real-world acoustic challenges. Far from mass-market fare, it appeals to knowledgeable buyers seeking subtle yet transformative upgrades, with products like the Rock turntable earning cult status in hi-fi lore for their enduring impact on playback fidelity.
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