For your consideration is a phenomenal all tube, fully balanced reference phonostage – if you haven’t heard Audio Research quality, now is your perfect opportunity. This is the ARC Reference Phono 2SE version, not to be confused with the earlier Phono 2 version. High gain of 74 dB (XLR) more than adequate to power the lower output MC cartridges. Also has balanced (XLR), in addition to single ended (RCA) output as well as input for up to two arms. Current tubes have only 474 hours on them (see pix). I replaced tubes as soon as I got the unit from original owner which then had a total of 1,870 hours – so a total of 2,344 hours on this unit. The 5x Electro-Harmonix 6H30 and the 1x 6550 (NOS Tung Sol) tubes should last 2000-4000 hours. This unit is of 2016 vintage and also has the newer green board. Very well maintained and operates perfectly. No visible dings and dents – very clean. Conservative rating of 8/10. My asking price of $6,000 includes PayPal fees and Fedex ground insured shipping. I will ship within the USA only to lower 48 states as I have the original packaging. Signature will be required. Local pick-up in and around the Los Angeles is always welcome. Buy with confidence. I had three other preamp/phonostages (Belles 28A, Fosgate Signature Ref, Rogers PA-1A) prior to the Ref 2SE and the Ref 2SE took vinyl playback to a whole different level. Plenty of reviews online and in forums on the performance/capability of this phonostage. Please ask questions. Thanks for looking.
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38 lbs. |
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91101 (Pasadena, CA) |
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USA Only |
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FedEx / Paid by: Buyer |
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