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Accuphase C27, C37, C47 Phono Preamplifier Hi All Looking around to see if there are any Accuphase phono stages floating around that someone may want to sell, happy to consider older C-27, or C-37 (one sold last year on stereonet), or even a C47 (but finding a second hand one of these is less likely, given it is the current iteration). Note: the price I am willing to pay will vary from model to model, above price is just indicative, obviously a C47 will go for more than the above price. Condition: Very Good or better Payment Method: Region/State: (VIC) Victoria/Australia By Demondes 0
This is a strong deal: the A$6,500 asking price sits just below the median of A$6,708 for recent AUD listings and is well above the 25th percentile at A$3,075, marking it as a fair-to-excellent value for a used Accuphase phono preamp in very good condition. While the title bundles C27/C37/C47, the listing likely refers to the C-47 (the dedicated phono unit in that trio), which historically carried a lower new price than the C-27 or C-37, making this used price particularly attractive.
The Accuphase C-47 is a highly regarded stereo phono preamplifier known for its ultra-low noise, precise gain accuracy, and robust build—hallmarks of Accuphase’s engineering philosophy. It excels with both MM and MC cartridges, offering clean, detailed sound without the grain common in cheaper stages. At this price, in very good condition, it’s a buying opportunity for serious analog enthusiasts seeking a reliable, high-performance phono stage without paying 75th-percentile premiums (A$12,965). No caveats apply unless accessories are missing or the unit shows hidden wear.
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Accuphase Laboratory, Inc., founded in 1972 in Tokyo by brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga, emerged from their departure from Trio-Kenwood, the company they had co-established decades earlier. Dissatisfied with mass-production compromises, the Kasugas formed Kensonic Laboratories—later renamed Accuphase Laboratory—and relocated to Yokohama in 1973. The brand name, blending "accurate" and "phase," reflected their commitment to precision audio reproduction amid the 1970s hi-fi boom. Their debut products, the P-300 power amplifier, C-200 preamplifier, and T-100 tuner, immediately earned acclaim, including Japan's Compo Grand Prix for the P-300.
Accuphase specializes in high-end electronics, renowned for integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, CD players, and digital sources like DACs. While their core strength lies in meticulously engineered amplifiers celebrated for phase accuracy and reliability, the lineup extends to digital components, mains filters, and room correction units. Hand-assembled in Yokohama with top-tier parts and innovative circuits, these products prioritize sound purity over volume, eschewing speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-premium high-end market, Accuphase commands reverence among audiophiles for its timeless build quality, engineering excellence, and enduring performance. Synonymous with Japanese hi-fi mastery, it stands as a reference benchmark, appealing to discerning buyers seeking components that deliver uncompromised musical fidelity and last for generations.
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