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Offered is „4 x MPA-1“ by B&W as second-hand device from the category „Transistor-Poweramp“ on audio-markt.de - the online market place for high-end. The advert with the number 1380994608 ends on 01.11.2026 at 06:52 o'clock.
This is fair to slightly ambitious rather than a bargain. A clean used MPA 1 is sitting around €800 on one current listing, while this ask at €1,490 is well above that and only starts to make sense if it’s unusually well documented, recently serviced, and complete with original packaging or provenance.
What makes it worth considering is the amp itself: the MPA 1 is a compact, serious monoblock with 120 W into 8 ohms, good current delivery, and a strong reputation for control and refinement in a small footprint. If the seller can show genuine servicing and tidy cosmetic condition, there’s real appeal here for someone wanting a collectible, well-built B&W piece rather than a bargain-bin amp.
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