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Angeboten wird „SM3 preamplifier with MM/MC phono stage“ von Perreaux als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4610085627 endet am 24.06.2026 um 09:34 Uhr.
At €350, this sits far below the current used-market center for comparable Perreaux preamps in our database, and even under the 25th percentile by a wide margin. That makes it a strong bargain rather than merely “cheap,” especially for a proper standalone preamp with onboard phono.
Perreaux gear is well-liked for its clean, muscular, no-nonsense presentation, and the SM3’s MM/MC stage adds real value if you spin records. If the unit is working properly and the controls are quiet, this looks like an easy buy for someone after a serious analog front end without spending much. At this price, the main thing to verify is basic functionality and, ideally, that the phono stage is noise-free.
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Perreaux traces its roots to 1974, when Peter Perreaux founded the company in the small New Zealand town of Napier. From humble beginnings with the legendary GS 2002 Class A integrated amplifier, it quickly gained traction through meticulous design and handcrafted quality, expanding exports to Australia and the Americas by the late 1970s. Relocating to Dunedin in 2005, Perreaux has upheld its Kiwi heritage, blending innovation—like early MOSFET adoption in the SA80B power amp—with a commitment to superior sound reproduction.
The brand specializes in high-end hi-fi components, renowned for amplifiers, preamplifiers, and integrated systems that prioritize refined circuitry and rock-solid build quality. Its lineup also encompasses loudspeakers and select audio electronics, all hand-assembled with custom-selected parts, including bespoke transistors. Perreaux avoids mass-market diversification into turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, focusing instead on core amplification and playback excellence.
Positioned firmly in the audiophile high-end market, Perreaux commands respect for its reliability, longevity, and uncompromised performance, distributed in over 30 countries. Collectors and discerning buyers value its vintage appeal alongside modern, future-proof designs, distinguishing it as a boutique powerhouse that outpaces competitors through precision engineering and timeless craftsmanship.
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