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Angeboten wird „CTA 305“ von Copland als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3331780254 endet am 26.07.2026 um 07:03 Uhr.
Is this preamp worth €2,480 in today's market? The CTA305 is a solid Class A line-level control amplifier from Copland's 2004–2013 production run—well-regarded but now over a decade old. Used examples typically fetch EUR 1,800–2,400 depending on condition and completeness, making this asking price at the higher end of fair, possibly slightly ambitious if the unit shows age. For a preamp in genuinely good condition with all original accessories and documentation, you're in ballpark territory, but there's room to negotiate if cosmetics are worn or if it's missing the remote control.
Before committing, verify the tube complement: you need four tubes (two 12AX7s and two 6922s), and pricing hinges on whether originals are present or if replacements were installed. Listen for any hum through the phono stage at idle—a common sign of aging coupling capacitors—and confirm all six inputs (including the tape monitor loop) switch cleanly without crackling. Ask the seller for service history; these units benefit from capacitor refreshes after 15+ years. If cables and accessories are genuinely included as listed, that justifies the premium; if it's just the unit alone, push back toward EUR 2,100–2,200.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Copland, a Danish hi-fi brand rooted in central Copenhagen, was founded in the mid-1980s by Ole Møller, a veteran audio engineer whose career began at Ortofon developing low-noise amplifiers. Drawn to valve technology, Møller established the company to pursue his passion for innovative audio electronics, blending decades of expertise into designs that prioritize sonic purity. Production briefly shifted to Sweden in the 1990s under Xena Audio ownership to meet demand, but Copland returned to its Danish home, reclaiming its dedicated factory.
The brand focuses on a select range of premium components, renowned for class-leading integrated amplifiers and CD players that showcase Møller's mastery of valves and solid-state hybrids. Models like the CSA150 and CSA100 exemplify this dedication, delivering exceptional sound quality through smart engineering rather than expansive catalogs. Copland avoids speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, concentrating instead on amplification excellence.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the high-end market, Copland commands a devoted global audiophile following and garners prestigious awards for its refined, award-winning products. It appeals to discerning buyers seeking understated elegance and superior performance over mass-market volume, standing alongside Scandinavian icons like Dynaudio and Primare in a legacy of precision craftsmanship.
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