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Accuphase C 202 Vorverstärker, Gewicht ca. 10 kg, inklusive Verpackung und Netzkabel. Dieser Vorverstärker verfügt über einen separaten Lautstärkeregler für den CD-Eingang, der die Klangregelung umgeht, um eine optimale Klangqualität bei der CD-Wiedergabe zu gewährleisten.
The C-202 dates from 1987, so its age matters more than any replacement cycle: this is a mature, vintage design rather than a modern-production preamp. At €600, though, it is a strong deal against the two recent comparables: below the €640 25th percentile, and comfortably under the €681 median.
It remains a particularly appealing line-stage for listeners using balanced sources and power amplifiers, with a fully balanced Class A circuit, extremely low output impedance, dedicated CD handling, and a useful built-in headphone stage. The main practical limitation is the lack of a phono input, so it suits a line-level system rather than an all-in-one analogue setup. Given the price, originality, correct mains voltage, working controls, and any service history are worth confirming, but a healthy example at €600 is a genuine buying opportunity.
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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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