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Angeboten wird „audio research 100.2“ von Audio Research als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Endverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 2823912105 endet am 26.07.2026 um 10:55 Uhr.
€1,950 is a bit above the common used band for this model, so I’d call it slightly ambitious rather than a steal. A recent vintage-hifi quote pegs the 100.2 around €1,500–€1,700 used, which puts this listing roughly at or above the top end of that range, even before factoring in condition and service history.
The upside is that the 100.2 is a respected Audio Research solid-state power amp: 100 watts per channel, with notably strong current delivery and the kind of drive and control that suits real-world speakers well. If this one is genuinely clean, unmolested, and ideally comes with box, manual, or documented maintenance, it’s still a sensible buy for someone who wants classic ARC build and sound; I’d just want proof it’s been recently checked, because at this age the value really depends on health as much as cosmetics.
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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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