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Open Box / B-Stock Notes
exterior grade: 9.0 out of 10 - near mint, very light surface wear
item cosmetic note: n/a
item function: ✔️ tested
item exterior packaging: original, packaging may show damage
note: all open box / b-stock items are final sale
LAB POINTS
high quality phono pre-amp / phono stage with controls
all black colorway, matches the Clearaudio Concept Black Turntable
utilizes Surface-Mount Technology (SMT) resulting in improved overall performance and ultra-low signal to noise ratio
works equally well with MM and MC cartridges, switchable
switchable subsonic filter (eliminates potentially damaging, inaudible bass frequencies)
illuminated gain control wheel knob
on-off switch
resonance-free, machined aluminum housing
3 year warranty with registration
"Its meticulously selected SMD (Surface-Mount Device) components are assembled by hand in Erlangen and tested several times. The reward of these efforts is a signal to noise ratio of up to 84 decibels. The input impedance is set using plug-in links, so there is no loss of quality when using different moving magnet and moving coil cartridges."
KEY FEATURES
high quality, gold-plated RCA inputs and outputs
on / off button
amplification: 34 dB to 48 dB (MM mode) / 54 to 68 dB (MC mode)
maximum output: 10 V eff.
3.3" (w) x 4.2" (d) x 1" (h) / 85 x 106 x 25 mm
1.1 lbs. / 500g
COME WITH
power adaptors for US / EU / UK
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Are you comfortable paying a premium for a clean, complete example? At US$529, this is clearly ambitious against six recent comparables: the median is US$351, with the 75th percentile at US$472. The unknown condition makes the asking price harder to justify, so it would need excellent cosmetics, confirmed operation, and the correct external power supply to come close to fair value.
The Clearaudio Smart Phono V2 is a genuinely capable compact phono stage, with switchable MM/MC operation, useful cartridge-loading choices, low distortion, and strong RIAA accuracy. Its adjustable gain and loading make it a flexible partner for a wide range of cartridges, while the small outboard supply keeps the unit tidy. At this price, ask for clear photos, serial/model confirmation, and proof that the power supply and any original accessories are included; otherwise, negotiating toward the US$400–US$450 range would make more sense.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Clearaudio, a pinnacle of German analog engineering, traces its roots to 1978 in Erlangen, when founder Peter Suchy patented the company's inaugural moving-coil cartridge. This family-owned enterprise, now steered by Peter's children—Patrick, Veronica, and Robert Suchy—has upheld a relentless pursuit of perfection, encapsulated in its philosophy: "Take the best and make it better, only then is it just good enough." Over 45 years, Clearaudio has evolved from humble beginnings into a global benchmark for vinyl playback, crafting products in its high-tech facility amid the scientific hub of Friedrich-Alexander University.
The brand's portfolio centers on high-end turntables, renowned for their transparent acrylic components, parallel-tracking tonearms, and precision mechanics that deliver unparalleled rotational stability. Complementing these are meticulously engineered moving-coil cartridges, phonostages, and tonearms, with extensions into analog accessories and even reissued Deutsche Grammophon classical recordings. While not venturing deeply into digital realms or speakers, Clearaudio's focus remains unyieldingly analog, prioritizing symbiotic magnetic, mechanical, and electrical symmetry for lifelike sound reproduction.
Positioned firmly in the high-end audiophile market, Clearaudio commands respect among discerning vinyl enthusiasts worldwide, serving over 80 countries with turntables that redefine standards. Its boutique reputation stems from in-house innovation and flawless German craftsmanship, appealing to collectors and serious listeners who demand reference-level performance without compromise.
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