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Nypris: 244 990:- Reference 80S stereoförstärkare fortsätter Audio Researchs senaste designsatsning med att skapa en vakuumrörsförstärkare som inte bara omdefinierar den ultimata musikåtergivningen, utan gör det i ett otroligt vackert paket. 80S skapades för musikälskaren som inte kräver uteffekten från sina större syskon, Reference 160S stereo och 160M monoförstärkare. 80S fortsätter designen, inklusive dubbla GhostMeters® som flyter framför fyra KT150-utgångsrör. Extrudera
At kr 146,890, this sits well above the local used median of kr 96,753 and also above the 75th percentile of kr 124,159, so it reads as ambitious rather than merely strong. Against that benchmark, I’d want either exceptional condition, fresh tubes, or a notably complete package to justify the premium.
That said, this is a highly regarded tube power amp with 70 watts per channel, known for transparent, spacious sound and real drive for a valve design. If the unit is clean, recently serviced, and comes with valuable extras, there’s upside here because these are premium pieces and not common on the used market. But at this asking price, I’d verify tube hours, service history, and whether it includes the original packaging and accessories.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
Audio Research Corporation, founded in 1970 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, by William Z. Johnson, traces its roots to his pioneering work in custom audio electronics during the 1950s and his operation of a specialty retail store through the mid-1960s. After a brief stint selling his designs to a larger firm, Johnson regained independence to establish ARC with a singular mission: advancing the state-of-the-art in music reproduction. From modest beginnings in the back of his shop, the company evolved into one of America's oldest continuously operating high-end audio manufacturers, now housed in a state-of-the-art 48,000-square-foot facility in Maple Grove, Minnesota.
ARC specializes in performance-driven electronics, renowned for vacuum-tube amplifiers, preamplifiers, and electronic crossovers that emphasize sonic purity over flashy features or aesthetics. Drawing on circuit designs rooted in the 1950s, the brand integrates tubes into modern contexts, delivering what it calls "high definition" sound through genuine technological advances. While not venturing into speakers, turntables, DACs, headphones, or cables, ARC's focused lineup prioritizes amplifiers and preamps that set benchmarks for musical realism.
Positioned at the pinnacle of high-end audio, Audio Research is hailed as a true originator of the genre, commanding respect among audiophiles for its unwavering commitment to excellence and innovation. Enduring the 1970s tube revival against solid-state dominance, ARC thrives via elite specialist retailers worldwide, standing alongside peers like Conrad-Johnson as a vintage-inspired yet forward-thinking force in the niche boutique market.
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