Audio ResearchLS-2B mkIIusedAudio Research LS-2B mkII Tube/Hybrid Classic Line StageAbsolutely excellent condition cosmetically and operationally. I am the original owner, but bought it as a store demo - that's the only reason for the 8/10 rating. Please see all photos to apprec...1101.00

Audio Research LS-2B mkII Tube/Hybrid Classic Line Stage

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Ships fromSan Antonio, TX, 78258
Ships toUnited States and Canada
Package dimensions23.0" × 18.0" × 10.0" (22.0 lbs.)
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Absolutely excellent condition cosmetically and operationally.  I am the original owner, but bought it as a store demo - that's the only reason for the 8/10 rating.  Please see all photos to appreciate the flawless condition!

This Line Stage amp is a hybrid, using a single 6922 tube in the gain stage, and solid-state output stage.  It operates in true "Class A" with balanced output circuitry.  Black faceplate and handles, balanced and single-ended inputs and outputs.  There is a tube cooler/damper that I added aftermarket and I will leave this on the unit.  The current 6922 tube has very low hours.

I purchased this from Audioport Ltd. in Overland Park, KS in September, 1995.  It had been used as a store demo for 6 months.  I am the original owner, and thus the original Owner's Manual, QA Certificate, packaging/crate and various other original literature will come with it (photos of these items are in this listing, please see).  I used this pre-amp from September, 1995 until 2001.  Since 2001 it has been packed in its crate and stored in my closet...I thought that I would keep it forever, as it was what I consider my first "true" high-end audio component...but now I'd rather let someone else enjoy the outstanding sound, quality and beauty, than continue to let it sit in the closet. 

This is an outstanding line stage amp for a classic and pure, dedicated, two-channel audio system.  There was an upgrade offered for a remote control, but I did not do this upgrade.  This has one knob for gain (yes, get up out of the listening chair if you want to change the volume), and a sparse few other manual selectors on the front face.  Simple, pure, beautiful music reproduction, backed by the quality and well deserved reputation of Audio Research Corporation.  This LS2B MkII is one of their most awarded and highly regarded designs...you can look up all the rave reviews from the time.

Buyer pays any PayPal fees and the actual cost of shipping.  I also have a matching ARC D-200 solid state amp that I plan on listing soon, separately.  If you read this before I get that listed and you're interested in the set, please let me know.  Thank you.

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