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Angeboten wird „Audio Research LS28SE“ von Audio Research als Neugerät aus der Kategorie „Röhren-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 7516667350 endet am 10.08.2026 um 23:10 Uhr.
Against the obvious alternative of buying new at €9,995, this looks fair to slightly strong on the used market rather than a steal. Comparable used examples are showing around €6,000–€7,000 for clean units, so this ask is roughly a normal-to-premium spread, with the premium making sense only if the condition, provenance, and accessories are genuinely excellent.
That still makes it an appealing buy because the LS28SE is a properly high-end line stage with 6H30P tube topology, wide bandwidth, very low noise, and the kind of control and transparency that Audio Research fans buy it for. If it’s a first-owner piece with box and remote, that adds real value; at this level I’d want to see service history, tube hours, and confirmation that everything is complete, but a clean, well-kept example is absolutely worth paying for.
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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