High fidelity preamplifier Accuphase
/ Kensonic C-230. Class A circuit, World’s first MOSFET preamplifier.
The C-230 was produced 5 years long in the audio’s golden age, from 1979 until
1984, of course in Japan.
Built like a tank, heavy 10kg construction with
a massive brushed aluminium face plate, aluminium side attachments and
rigid chassis.
Obviously all 4 knobs are made out of aluminium and are
precisely milled and shaped. It’s a pleasure to play with them, whilst
adjusting the sound.
The ability to choose the crossover frequency makes
it even more enjoyable. The balance knob is a mix of plastic and aluminium and
has a different shape from the other four ones.
Briefly speaking the
preamp is a pure perfection in assembly and quality of used materials.
Well, no wonder – it’s exactly what Accuphase is about, of course besides the outstanding sound quality.
The gear has basically the same features as the preamp section of the well appreciated E-303 (X).
Let’s take a short look inside
the machine. In order to do so, the top and the bottom covers need to be unscrewed.
Looking
from the top, the first thing, that stands out, are the thick parallel mounted
input selection bars. They look very interesting.
The preamp has a very
modular construction. Each electronic section has it’s own PCB.
The power
supply consists of a fair-sized shielded power transformer supported by a bunch
of ELNA power caps (2 x 10000uF, 4 x 2200uF).
It’s possible to make an
easy input voltage adjustment using the voltage selector that is situated
underneath the power transformer.
Available values are 100V, 117V, 220V, 240V
50/60Hz. What I like about this generation of Accuphase gear are the tone
potentiometers, which are very reliable, precise and easy to maintain.
What is also worth mentioning is the fact, that this preamp is especially hunted by record player users. The extremely well equipped phono section is a real masterpiece.
Come with original power cable and original user manual.
Only one issue is : it has a tiny scratch on the turning knobs as picture show. But it still look good.
It's world wild power voltage : 100v, 117v, 220v, 240v
Shipping across Canada : $65
Shipping to USA lower 48 states : $80
International buyer are welcome, please contact us for shipping cost.
For international buyer, you can indicate the power source of your location, we can adjust to the correct voltage for you before ship.
** A message to all international Buyer : We are welcome to do business with you.
But some country the estimate delivery time will take 4-12 Weeks.
We not accept any claim or refund due to delay of estimate shipping time.
Because eBay will force the seller to make refund within 6 weeks after ship**
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