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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 8.0 out of 10 - very good, some surface wear
item cosmetic note: item shows light surface wear due to handling
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
LAB POINTS
high quality phono pre-amp
utilizes Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) resulting in improved overall performance and ultra-low signal to noise ratio
works equally well with MM and MC cartridges, switchable
switchable subsonic filter
gain control wheel knob
resonance-free, machined aluminum housing
3 year warranty with registration
"Its meticulously selected SMD (Surface-Mount Device) components are assembled by hand in Erlangen and tested several times. The reward of these efforts is a signal to noise ratio of up to 84 decibels. The input impedance is set using plug-in links, so there is no loss of quality when using different moving magnet and moving coil cartridges."
KEY FEATURES
high quality, gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs
on / off button
amplification: 34 dB to 48 dB (MM mode) / 54 to 68 dB (MC mode)
maximum output: 10 V eff.
3.3" (w) x 4.2" (d) x 1" (h) / 85 x 106 x 25 mm
1.1 lbs. / 500g
COME WITH
power adaptors for US / EU / UK
The timing matters: the Basic V2 is an established, still-relevant generation rather than an obsolete design, but at US$496 this listing is clearly ambitious for the used market. Your five comparable listings put the median at US$302, with the 75th percentile at US$399, so this is roughly US$100 above even the upper quartile.
It remains a worthwhile phono stage when bought at the right money. The Basic V2 offers capable MM/MC operation, useful 46/66 dB gain, a 20 Hz subsonic filter, accurate RIAA equalisation, and very low distortion; its compact build and external supply also make it easy to integrate. At this ask, though, the premium needs justification—excellent original-owner condition, complete packaging and power supply, or unusually strong provenance. Otherwise, negotiate toward the US$300–US$400 range.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Clearaudio, a pinnacle of German analog engineering, traces its roots to 1978 in Erlangen, when founder Peter Suchy patented the company's inaugural moving-coil cartridge. This family-owned enterprise, now steered by Peter's children—Patrick, Veronica, and Robert Suchy—has upheld a relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated in its philosophy: "Take the best and make it better, only then is it just good enough." Over 45 years, Clearaudio has evolved from humble beginnings into a global benchmark for vinyl playback, crafting products in its high-tech facility amid the scientific hub of Friedrich-Alexander University.
The brand's portfolio centers on high-end turntables, renowned for their transparent acrylic components, parallel-tracking tonearms, and precision mechanics that deliver unparalleled rotational stability. Complementing these are meticulously engineered moving-coil cartridges, phonostages, and tonearms, with extensions into analog accessories and even reissued Deutsche Grammophon classical recordings. While not venturing deeply into digital realms or speakers, Clearaudio's focus remains unyieldingly analog, prioritizing symbiotic magnetic, mechanical, and electrical symmetry for lifelike sound reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Clearaudio commands respect among discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide, serving over 80 countries with turntables that redefine standards. Its boutique reputation stems from in-house innovation and flawless German craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and serious listeners who demand reference-level performance without compromise.
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