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Angeboten wird „ISx Reference“ von Lavardin als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vollverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2006642715 endet am 16.09.2026 um 06:17 Uhr.
This €4,288 listing is priced at the new retail level, making it ambitious for a used unit compared to the typical used market where the median sits at €2,969 and the 75th percentile is €4,291. While the price aligns with the upper end of recent EUR asking prices, it offers no discount over the 75th percentile threshold, so you are paying full new money for a used item.
The ISx Reference remains a highly regarded French solid-state integrated amplifier known for its clean, low-distortion sound and 50W output into 8Ω, delivering precision without the heat of traditional designs. If this listing is genuinely new or an unopened box from an original owner with full accessories and warranty intact, it could be a worthwhile opportunity for those seeking a pristine Reference model without hunting for scarce used units in better condition. However, if it shows any wear or lacks original packaging, the value proposition weakens significantly against the €1,850–€3,100 used range seen in recent listings.
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Lavardin Technologies emerged in September 1996 from the visionary research of Gérard Perrot, who spent eight years tackling transistor memory distortion—a subtle audio flaw long overlooked by the industry. Based in Ternay, Loire Valley, France, near the medieval village of Lavardin that inspired its name, the company was co-founded with Jean-Christophe Crozel. Their breakthrough circuits minimize this distortion by over a thousandfold, rivaling tube amplifiers' natural purity while harnessing solid-state precision.
The brand specializes exclusively in high-end amplifiers, crafting integrated models like the legendary IT, IS Reference, and newer X series, alongside power amplifiers. Every unit features proprietary Memory Free technology, manual assembly with around 360 components per amplifier, and 100% French manufacturing. Lavardin eschews speakers, DACs, turntables, or cables, focusing solely on amplification that delivers unparalleled transparency and dynamism.
Positioned as a niche boutique in the ultra-high-end market, Lavardin commands reverence among discerning audiophiles for its zero-compromise ethos, cult status, and unanimous critical acclaim. With limited production and no marketing hype, it appeals to buyers seeking effortless neutrality and power, often hailed as a "garden of Eden" in hi-fi circles.
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