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  1. #1
    Join Date: Dec 2015

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    I'm Adrian.

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    I will regret this but I've decided to put my Audio Research Ref 75 up for sale. Gulp. I need the money. Simple.

    I've had it since November of 2017 and it had a complete service and retube a short while ago and has been in storage some of the time since (I moved house). The service was 800€ not including tubes. I believe I have the receipt for this in the box but if not will have it by email.

    It's been set up and running on and off this past few months and is in A1 cosmetic and functional spec. It sounds superb though the tubes have had very few hours on them.

    It has the original shipping boxes, paperwork etc. It also comes with Cardas RCA/Balanced input connectors (120€) so it can be used with a conventional unbalanced preamp.

    The box is big and this beast is heavy. Shipping would be with UPS Priority fully insured and will not be cheap (it's the insurance). But this can be arranged separately once destination is known. If the buyer prefers a cheaper option it is their responsibility.

    There are a few for sale online and the average price is circa €5000. Mine comes with new tubes (300€), service (800€) and peace of mind that it's in perfect condition.

    I'd always wanted to own an Audio Research reference product, so this isn't a happy sale for me. But I need the cash, simple as. No I won't be replacing it for the foreseeable future - and I have no idea what it will be when I do.

    Looking for €3,900, postage aside. PM if interested.

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    I will take some internal shots today and post.

    If you're looking for an end game valve amp from the most respected in the business look no further. A quick Google will reward with some excellent reviews.

    Adey
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    A beautiful looking Amp Adrian.
    Price looks very fair to boot
    GLWTS
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    Okay so I need to raise cash asap, sooo I'm going to drop the price to a ridiculous €2900 - an absolute bargain for a class act, mint condition and fully serviced and retubed reference amp. Postage to be agreed.

    PM if interested.
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    That is ridiculous !
    <a href=http://s36.photobucket.com/user/lauren1809/media/33A4D3D2-B423-47CD-BC7D-AC331E29C355_zpsj2tyfozt.jpg.html target=_blank><a href=http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e12/lauren1809/33A4D3D2-B423-47CD-BC7D-AC331E29C355_zpsj2tyfozt.jpg target=_blank>http://i36.photobucket.com/albums/e1...psj2tyfozt.jpg</a></a>

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    Absolutely stunning piece of hardware

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    Whats that dark circle on top of the gold and black capacitor ?


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    It must be a slight shadow, the caps are perfect.

    It was fully serviced and works beautifully. There's no catch, no hidden problem - just a need to raise cash.
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    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
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    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
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    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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    Quote Originally Posted by farflungstar View Post
    It must be a slight shadow, the caps are perfect.

    It was fully serviced and works beautifully. There's no catch, no hidden problem - just a need to raise cash.
    No doubt it looks mint and superb, but that still doesn’t look like a shadow. Was thinking it might be something they added to improve the performance, possibly some damper..... just interested.

    Anyway sorry to comment on your sales thread. Looks like a genuine bargain at this latest price. GLWTS.


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    Ah the gold and black cap - there are two - both have the little black dot. Part of the design - not sure why unless it marks the positive/negative.
    Technics SP10 mk2
    Jan Allaerts MC 1 Boron mk1 cart
    Miyajima Shilabe cart
    Hashimoto HM-X SUT
    Siggwan (gimballed not unipivot) Cocobola 12"
    Aurorasound Vida LCR Phonostage
    The Truth linestage
    Dave Slagle Autoformer Volume Controller
    Cary 805c SET amps
    Audio Note ANe-SPX speakers
    Townshend Isolda speaker cables
    Cardas Golden Presence interconnects

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