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ATC CA2 MK2 Pre-amplifier – Silver. With internal mm/mc phono stage and headphone amplifier. Very good condition and fully working. No scratches. Remote works as new, but looks a bit worn. See pics. Comes in original box, with original remote and power cable. No manual but can be downloaded from the web. Serial number: 2043 Current RRP: £2150 Price: £895 + UK Postage £19.55 Express 24 with Signature. For other countries please contact me for shipping cost. Can be collected for free. I live in London near Cla... read more
Compared with the obvious alternative of a new midrange preamp or headphone amp, £895 looks like a strong buy: it sits well below the £1,342 25th percentile and far under the £2,523 median for recent UK comps. That makes it a genuine bargain rather than just “reasonable,” especially for a like-new example.
The appeal here is classic ATC: clean, disciplined, low-noise preamp performance with enough drive and control to suit revealing systems. These pieces are built for serious long-term use, and in tidy condition they tend to hold appeal well among listeners who want neutrality over hype. At this price, a complete, well-kept unit is the sort of listing worth moving on quickly.
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ATC (Acoustic Transducer Company), a British engineering powerhouse, was founded in 1974 by innovative loudspeaker designer Billy Woodman. Initially focused on crafting custom drive units for the professional audio sector, the company quickly gained acclaim with its 12-inch PA75-314 driver, renowned for superior power handling and minimal distortion at high sound pressure levels. In 1976, ATC introduced the groundbreaking SM75-150 soft dome midrange driver, revolutionizing dispersion, bandwidth, and clarity in studio monitors.
The brand specializes in high-precision loudspeakers, designing and manufacturing its own drivers—including tweeters, midrange, and bass units—in-house for both professional and home applications. Its SCM series offers a spectrum from compact models like the SCM7 to larger formats, available in active and passive configurations. ATC also produces standalone electronics, such as preamplifiers, power amplifiers, and integrated amps like the SIA2-150, all built to uncompromising standards of accuracy and reliability.
ATC commands a elite position in the high-end hi-fi market, revered by recording studios worldwide for its transparent, detail-revealing monitors and by discerning audiophiles for domestic speakers that deliver reference-grade performance. A professional ethos, advanced materials, and innovations like the Super Linear Driver—slashing distortion in the vocal range—cement its status as a boutique leader, where precision engineering trumps mass production.
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