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Angeboten wird „VTM200“ von Audio Research als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 8985537965 endet am 22.08.2026 um 06:02 Uhr.
With the Audio Research VTM200 monoblock originally costing $13,990 per pair (roughly €12,800+), the €6,950 asking price for this used unit is a strong deal, sitting just €1 below the €6,951 median derived from your recent comparable EUR listings. Since the price matches the 25th and 75th percentiles exactly at €6,951, this listing represents fair value that leans into a genuine bargain for a 200W tube amplifier that is the “baby” of ARC’s monoblock line.
The VTM200 is well-regarded for delivering robust 200W power with the musicality of tubes, making it a versatile choice for high-end systems below the flagship Reference models. At this price, buyers secure a high-performance used amplifier that offers significant upside over cheaper alternatives like the VT200 (€2,500) or VT 100 MKIII (€2,750), which have half or less the power. This is a clear buying opportunity for an enthusiast seeking ARC’s tube sound without the flagship cost.
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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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