The Statement Line Stage was used in my Reference System for around five years (2011-2016). I have only used it a handful of times since 2016, when I required it for both a "Reference" and for further comparison testing.The Statement is still the finest active line stage I've ever heard with "traditional gain", meaning using tubes and/or transistors, but it has now become a luxury for me, which I can no longer afford. The Statement is incredibly well built, using two chassis (70+ total lbs.), and is in outstanding condition. The protective plastic covering, which protects the stainless steel chassis during shipment, was never removed (see pictures). It also has both a standard 4', plus an extra-long 6', power supply cable. Coincident replaced the two original volume controls, in 2014, for better sounding versions. Even more important for the ultimate sonics, it also has an Audio Horizon fuse ($ 117) at the AC input. Best of all, I am including THREE PAIRS of tubes: One Pair of Shuguang SG-101, in excellent condition; A second pair of Shuguang SG-101, never used; One pair of Psvane WE 101, which are the best available version of this tube, and very expensive. They were installed in June 2015, and have less than 6 months of light use (see picture). I am asking $ 3,195 for the entire package. Important Update - There is a Mk. II version of the Statement line stage. The Mk. II sells only direct for $ 6,000. The "original version" of the Statement, which I have for sale, can be updated to the Mk. II for $ 1,500.
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