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Hochwertige High-End Röhren Stereo-Endstufe von Audio Research.
- Modell: Audio Research Classic 60
- Typ: Stereo Tube Power Amplifier
- Farbe: Schwarz
Das Gerät ist in einem sehr gepflegten Zustand und weist die, für das Alter üblichen, sehr geringen Gebrauchsspuren auf. Die Front ist sauber, ohne Kratzer und alle Beschriftungen sind klar lesbar. Die Endstufe wurde stets pfleglich behandelt und stammt aus einem tierfreiem Nichtraucherhaushalt.
Probehören ist möglich und erwünscht.
Aufgrund der Röhren und des Gewichts nur an Selbstabholer oder ggf. kann eine Übergabe vereinbart werden.
Wie hier üblich, erfolgt der Verkauf von privat, unter Ausschluß jedweder Sachmängelhaftung.
Viele Grüße Talyx
Are you looking for a genuine high-end tube amplifier at a sensible price? At €1,680, this is a fair-to-strong buy: it sits just above the €1,612 median of six recent comparable listings, but below the €1,717 upper quartile. It is not a bargain on price alone, though “excellent” condition makes the positioning attractive if the description is accurate.
The Classic 60 remains well regarded for its exceptionally natural midrange, wide soundstage, transparency, and unexpectedly confident dynamics from 60 watts per channel. Its hybrid tube/FET design gives it more control and cleanliness than some softer vintage valve amplifiers, while retaining the musicality enthusiasts seek. It is particularly appealing with medium-sensitivity speakers and is a substantial, uncommon piece of ARC hardware. Before buying, confirm the 6550 tubes are healthy and matched, the cooling fans are quiet, and the amplifier is correctly configured for local mains.
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Audio Research Corporation, founded in 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by William Z. Johnson, traces its roots to his pioneering work in custom audio electronics during the 1950s and his operation of a specialty retail store through the mid-1960s. After a brief stint selling his designs to a larger firm, Johnson regained independence to establish ARC with a singular mission: advancing the state-of-the-art in music reproduction. From modest beginnings in the back of his shop, the company evolved into one of America's oldest continuously operating high-end audio manufacturers, now housed in a state-of-the-art 48,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
ARC specializes in performance-driven electronics, renowned for vacuum-tube amplifiers, preamplifiers, and electronic crossovers that emphasize sonic purity over flashy features or aesthetics. Drawing on circuit designs rooted in the 1950s, the brand integrates tubes into modern contexts, delivering what it calls "high definition" sound through genuine technological advances. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, ARC's focused lineup prioritizes amplifiers and preamps that set benchmarks for musical realism.
Positioned at the pinnacle of high-end audio, Audio Research is hailed as a true originator of the genre, commanding respect among audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Enduring the 1970s tube revival against solid-state dominance, ARC thrives via elite specialist retailers worldwide, standing alongside peers like Conrad-Johnson as a vintage-inspired yet forward-thinking force in the niche boutique market.
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