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Offered is „VPA“ by Nagra Professional as second-hand device from the category „Tube-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1686719220 ends on 18.12.2026 at 10:15 o'clock.
At EUR 10,200, the Nagra VPA looks like a fair-to-strong used buy rather than an obvious bargain. Reliable current percentile data is scarce, so the price is difficult to benchmark precisely, but a clean, complete matched pair at this level is defensible for a discontinued amplifier manufactured through 2017—not an ambitious ask unless condition or provenance is exceptional.
The appeal is substantial: these are rare 845-based monoblocks delivering 50 watts of pure Class A power, with unusually strong bass control, low noise, vivid imaging, and excellent microdynamics. They suit speakers that benefit from current and refinement rather than merely romantic tube color. Confirm that both amplifiers include their original 845 and small-signal tubes, meters and covers, and verify mains voltage; replacement output tubes are costly, and the chassis run hot. If serviced and complete, this is a serious opportunity for the right system.
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Nagra traces its origins to 1951, when Polish engineer Stefan Kudelski, then a 22-year-old student fleeing to Switzerland, invented the Nagra I—a groundbreaking miniature audio recorder whose name derives from the Polish word for “will record.” This portable marvel quickly gained traction in radio, cinema, and music, with the Nagra II and III models in the mid- to late 1950s revolutionizing professional sound capture. Honored with Oscars in 1978 and 1991, the brand built a legacy of Swiss precision engineering under the Kudelski family, spinning off into Audio Technology Switzerland SA in 2012 while upholding over 70 years of analog excellence from its Lake Geneva facility in Romanel.
Today, Nagra focuses on high-end hi-fi equipment alongside its professional audio recorders and security devices, offering meticulously crafted components like amplifiers, preamplifiers, CD players, DACs, and their pioneering turntable and tonearm system. Rooted in analog mastery, these products emphasize flawless sound reproduction, blending heritage tape technology with modern digital interfaces for audiophiles seeking uncompromised fidelity.
Nagra commands a revered position in the ultra-high-end market, synonymous with boutique luxury and technical supremacy for discerning buyers. Its gear appeals to collectors and professionals alike, prized for durability in high-stakes environments—from film sets to critical listening rooms—where Swiss craftsmanship delivers warmth, low noise, and precision that few rivals match.
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