Audio Research GSPre Stereo Tube Preamplifier (SOLD)

Product: Audio Research GSPre Stereo Tube Preamplifier

Product SKU: 15434

Serial Number: 46741

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including minuscule nicks around the faceplate edges. There is a small nick on the left handle and a faint scuff on the left side of the faceplate and rear edge of the top surface. Outstanding condition overall - the condition will please even the most discerning audiophile.

What is Included: Preamplifier, 6 Sovtek 6H30P tubes, Remote, Power cable, Factory packaging

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: 3 years

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $15000

Other Notes: Tube Hours: 7226

"Carrying an MSRP of $15,000, it is slightly more than the $13,000 REF 5SE, which in some ways sonically bests the GSPre. But the GSPre must be put in proper perspective; where the REF 5SE is strictly a linestage, the GSPre is a full-function preamplifier in the best ARC tradition, with an outstanding phonostage and headphone amplifier built in. Having reviewed all the past ARC phonostages over the last five years, I find that the performance of the GSPre’s onboard phono is in the neighborhood of the PH7 and PH8.

The GSPre feels as if ARC has read my mind and produced a bespoke preamplifier to perfectly suit my visual and sonic requirements. The GSPre combines the design sensibilities of ARC’s Italian partners, while leveraging 40 years of award winning vacuum tube component design. To say the result succeeds brilliantly is the understatement of the year."

Manual

Reviews:  SoundStage HiFi
Tone Publications

Shipping: Cost to ship this item within the contiguous United States is a flat rate of $135- including packaging and insurance. For all other locations including Hawaii, Puerto Rico and Alaska, please request a quote prior to purchase. Items with factory packaging will be double boxed. When factory packaging not available re-usable shipping box with custom injected-foam mold will be used. (for all items over 10 lbs). Note that all items valued over $500 will require a signature upon delivery.