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This is a strong deal at US$750, sitting well below the comparable-listing 25th percentile of US$811 and beneath the US$873 median. For a Proceed AMP 2, that is a genuinely attractive ask rather than merely fair value.
The AMP 2 remains appealing for its dual-mono architecture, substantial power supply, and confident, spacious presentation; it delivers 150 watts per channel into 8 ohms and can suit speakers that appreciate real current and control. Built by Madrigal, the Mark Levinson-associated design has a strong enthusiast reputation for clarity, imaging, and muscular drive. Since this is a 1998-era amplifier, confirm both channels are quiet and stable, check for balanced and single-ended input operation, and verify the voltage version—but at US$750, a properly working example is well worth serious consideration.
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# Proceed
Proceed was established in 1989 by Madrigal Audio Laboratories as a companion brand to the prestigious Mark Levinson line. Founded by Sanford Berlin, who acquired Mark Levinson in 1984, Madrigal created Proceed as a vehicle for introducing cutting-edge high-end audio technologies at a relatively more accessible price point. The brand operated under the Harman International umbrella and was headquartered in Middletown, Connecticut, drawing on decades of expertise in esoteric audio design and engineering.
Proceed built its reputation across multiple product categories, including CD players, digital transports, DACs, surround-sound processors, and power amplifiers. Early Proceed products—such as the PCD CD player, PDT transport, and PDP DAC—featured distinctive upright industrial design and high-quality component selection. The brand later expanded into multichannel amplification and AV processors, including the acclaimed AVP2+6, CVP2, HPA2, and HPA3 models, which became some of the company's most successful offerings.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audio market, Proceed earned respect among serious audiophiles for build quality, sonic performance, and innovative circuit design. The brand was discontinued in 2003, with its best-performing products subsequently rebranded under the Mark Levinson name. Today, Proceed equipment remains sought after in the vintage and used high-end market, valued for its natural, non-fatiguing sound character and robust engineering that has proven durable across decades.
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