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Offered is „Passion 845 PSE monoblocks ( rca inputs )“ by ABSOLARE as exhibit from the category „Tube-Fullamp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 7311551630 ends on 19.12.2026 at 08:41 o'clock.
Compared with buying a new high-end 845 amplifier, EUR 15,300 for these Absolare Passion 845 PSE monoblocks is a compelling used-market proposition. It is far above the EUR 551 median for comparable used listings and well beyond the EUR 1,458 75th percentile, so it is not a bargain in the broader sample; still, the model’s exceptional original pricing and rarity make the ask plausible rather than automatically excessive.
The appeal is genuine: parallel-single-ended 845 triodes, pure Class A, zero feedback, and roughly 52 watts per channel combine SET immediacy and tonal richness with unusually strong bass and speaker-driving ability. They suit revealing, efficient-to-moderate-load systems where timbre and dimensionality matter. At this price, verify tube provenance, matching, service history, transformer performance, and the heavy two-chassis condition; complete original tubes and packaging would materially strengthen the listing.
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RCA traces its origins to 1919, when the Radio Corporation of America emerged from a U.S. government-backed reorganization of the Marconi Wireless Telegraph Company of America, prioritizing national security in radio technology. Born in the United States amid post-World War I innovation, the company lacked a single notable founder but was propelled by visionaries like David Sarnoff, who foresaw radio's mass-market potential. Its heritage spans a century of pioneering milestones, from acquiring the Victor Talking Machine Company in 1929—bringing the iconic "His Master's Voice" Nipper dog trademark—to launching early television at the 1939 New York World's Fair and shaping Nashville's recording scene through RCA Studios.
Historically a titan in consumer electronics, RCA focused on radios, phonographs like the famed Victrola, records, and later innovations such as eight-track tapes and magnetic recording. Today, under VOXX International, the brand emphasizes accessible audio-video accessories, including speakers, turntables, headphones, and portable systems, rather than specialized hi-fi components like amplifiers, DACs, or high-end cables.
RCA holds a venerable position as a vintage icon and entry-level mainstay, evoking mid-20th-century American living rooms rather than high-end audiophile pursuits. Its reputation rests on reliable, value-driven performance for everyday listeners, appealing to nostalgia seekers and budget-conscious buyers over niche boutique or collector-grade exclusivity.
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