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Angeboten wird „CD6 V 2.0 High-End CD-Player“ von Audio Research als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Digitale Quellen (CD/DVD/Streamer...)“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 4166402761 endet am 28.07.2026 um 12:07 Uhr.
Should you pay €4,999 for it? For a used CD6 in good condition, that reads as fair to slightly firm rather than a standout bargain, so I’d only call it a buy if the unit is fully operational and the included accessories are complete.
The appeal is real: Audio Research’s CD players are loved for a big, natural presentation and serious redbook performance, and the CD6 sits in that sweet spot where the digital front end can still feel “analog-like” without being fussy to live with. A clean, well-kept example has upside if it’s original-owner, recently serviced, or comes with remote, box, and paperwork; at this level, those details matter more than usual.
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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