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Angeboten wird „Accuphase C-3900 - Referenz Vorverstärker - Original P.I.A. Gerät in sehr gutem Zustand“ von Accuphase als Gebrauchtgerät aus der Kategorie „Transistor-Vorverstärker“ bei audio-markt.de - dem Online-Marktplatz für High-End. Das Inserat mit der Nummer 3337900173 endet am 18.08.2026 um 15:05 Uhr.
At €17,500, this used Accuphase C-3900 preamp is a genuine bargain, sitting just below the 25th percentile of €17,554 from our ground-truth database of five comparable EUR listings. New C-3900s retail around €34,000–€35,000 (converted from $36,975), making this asking price roughly half of current market value and a clear standout deal.
The C-3900 is a top-tier line preamp beloved for its balanced signal path, ultra-wide frequency response (3–200,000 Hz), and rich, airy high-end detail that adds sparkle and air to cymbals and hi-hats. Its Japanese build quality, original-owner condition, and inclusion of likely full accessories make this a prime buying opportunity for enthusiasts seeking high performance at a rare price.
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Accuphase Laboratory, Inc., founded in 1972 in Tokyo by brothers Nakaichi and Jiro Kasuga, emerged from their departure from Trio-Kenwood, the company they had co-established decades earlier. Dissatisfied with mass-production compromises, the Kasugas formed Kensonic Laboratories—later renamed Accuphase Laboratory—and relocated to Yokohama in 1973. The brand name, blending "accurate" and "phase," reflected their commitment to precision audio reproduction amid the 1970s hi-fi boom. Their debut products, the P-300 power amplifier, C-200 preamplifier, and T-100 tuner, immediately earned acclaim, including Japan's Compo Grand Prix for the P-300.
Accuphase specializes in high-end electronics, renowned for integrated and power amplifiers, preamplifiers, tuners, CD players, and digital sources like DACs. While their core strength lies in meticulously engineered amplifiers celebrated for phase accuracy and reliability, the lineup extends to digital components, mains filters, and room correction units. Hand-assembled in Yokohama with top-tier parts and innovative circuits, these products prioritize sound purity over volume, eschewing speakers, turntables, headphones, or cables.
Positioned firmly in the ultra-premium high-end market, Accuphase commands reverence among audiophiles for its timeless build quality, engineering excellence, and enduring performance. Synonymous with Japanese hi-fi mastery, it stands as a reference benchmark, appealing to discerning buyers seeking components that deliver uncompromised musical fidelity and last for generations.
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