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Offered is „L1 Vorstufe“ by CH Precision as exhibit from the category „Transistor-Preamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 5703831853 ends on 08.12.2026 at 06:10 o'clock.
This looks like a fair ask, essentially right on the money for the used market. At €21,500, it is just below the €21,503 median from three recent comparable listings, comfortably above the €17,890 25th percentile, and well below the €27,907 75th percentile. It is neither a bargain nor overpriced, but the pricing is properly calibrated for a good-condition example.
The L1 remains a serious line stage: fully discrete, dual-mono in one chassis, with excellent connectivity and an exceptionally precise 20-bit R-2R volume control operating in 0.5 dB steps. Its huge bandwidth, very low noise, configurable gain and impedance, and simultaneous balanced and single-ended outputs make it unusually adaptable in a high-end system. At this price, the main buying check is completeness—particularly the external X1 supply if advertised as included—and confirmation of service history and remote operation.
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CH Precision emerged from Switzerland's precision engineering heritage, founded in 2009 by Florian Cossy and Thierry Heeb in the town of Préverenges near Lausanne. The duo, whose surname initials inspired the brand name (with a nod to Switzerland's "CH" abbreviation), honed their expertise in the 1990s at Goldmund before launching OEM Anagram Technologies, renowned for its high-performance DACs. Encouraged by distributors, they established CH Precision to pursue uncompromising audio design.
The brand focuses on modular, upgradable electronics at the pinnacle of hi-fi, including preamplifiers, power amplifiers, DACs, phono stages like the recent P10, and integrated systems. Their products emphasize longevity, with components selected for enduring performance and a flexible architecture that supports ongoing enhancements—rare in an industry prone to obsolescence.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-high-end market, CH Precision commands respect among discerning audiophiles for its Swiss-watch-level craftsmanship and musical transparency. Operating from dedicated facilities for R&D, manufacturing, and listening, it delivers components that prioritize engineering integrity, earning a boutique reputation for systems that evolve with user needs while sustaining a core lineup for over a decade.
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