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The asking price is ambitious for the market. With just 2 recent comparables, the median is US$8,299 and the 75th percentile is US$8,799, so US$9,299 sits above the upper end of that recent band rather than near fair market.
That said, this is a respected all-tube integrated with a serious following for its lush but controlled tonal balance, strong drive, and musical midrange. For a buyer, the appeal is the combination of designer-grade parts, real-world system synergy, and the fact that well-kept examples can hold value well if serviced properly. At this price, I’d want clear evidence of recent maintenance, healthy tubes, and complete accessories before paying a premium.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Allnic Audio is a South Korean manufacturer founded in 1997 by Kang Su Park, who continues to design every product and many components himself. The company emerged from Park's earlier venture, Silvaweld, which he co-founded after returning to South Korea in 1990. Park's vision centered on creating high-performance audio electronics using proprietary all-nickel core transformers—the namesake of the Allnic brand—which he viewed as superior to conventional transformer materials for audio applications.
The brand specializes in tube-based electronics, particularly integrated amplifiers, power amplifiers, preamplifiers, and phono stages, with the latter category becoming increasingly central to the product line. Allnic is also known for designing and hand-building moving-coil cartridges. The company's initial focus on 300B-based amplifiers has expanded to include designs using alternative output tubes such as KT120. Allnic manufactures its own transformers using permalloy cores and maintains tight control over component quality throughout its product range.
Allnic occupies the high-end boutique segment of the audio market, commanding premium pricing comparable to established Japanese and European tube manufacturers. The brand gained early international recognition in Germany around 2000 and has since developed a dedicated following among discerning analog enthusiasts and tube amplifier aficionados. While not as widely recognized as legacy brands, Allnic has earned respect within the audiophile community for its uncompromising design philosophy, hand-crafted construction, and Park's personal involvement in every aspect of product development.
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