CONRAD JOHNSON ART 2 TUBE PREAMP: MINT! ONLY 250 EXIST! Start Price USD 7,500.00 Current Price USD 7,500.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, November 20, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 30, 2008 Location Los Angeles, CA See more about 'CONRAD JOHNSON ART 2 TUBE PREAMP: MINT! ONLY 250 EXIST!' Description audioclassic store SquareTrade © AP6.0CONRAD JOHNSONART SERIES 2TUBE PREAMPONLY 250 EVER MADE!MINT CONDITION!This CONRAD JOHNSON ART SERIES 2 preamp is in MINT condition. It looks and sounds LIKE NEW.In fact, it has just returned from a complete check up at the factory where it got a PERFECT result. I have refrained from opening the factory sealed carton since its return from it’s checkup at Conrad Johnson so photo number 1 is a file photo.This ART series 2 is serial number 140 from a special LIMITED EDITION of only 250. Yes, it is a collector’s item.It will include it’s original shipping carton with all packing materials, owner’s manual, remote control and AC power cords.The ART 2 has 5 line level inputs: Aux 1, Tuner, CD, Video and Aux 2. It also has 2 processor loops labeled EPL1 and EPL2.All the operations of the ART 2 can be controlled by the handheld wireless remote unit.The ART Preamplifier is a vacuum-tube, line-stage preamplifier in a true dualmono configuration, with completely separate right and left chassis. The unit features input selection and level adjustment by microprocessor- controlled relays. A data link, which is isolated from the audio circuitry and grounds of the two channels, connects the two chassis to enable a single set of controls to operate both channels, eliminating the bothersome dual volume controls that are the bane of conventional dual-mono designs. Level and balance can be adjusted in 100 steps of approximately .66 dB per step. All functions can be controlled by the hand-held wireless remote control.The circuitry of the ART Preamplifier is elegant in its simplicity. The audio circuit consists entirely of a single amplifier stage incorporating one composite triode comprising ten paralleled sections of high-transconductance miniature dual triodes. This arrangement achieves a low output impedance while reducing the number of active stages to the absolute minimum of one, resulting in a sonic purity that is unparalleled . DC voltage is supplied to this stage by cascaded discrete voltage regulators that absolutely isolate the audio circuit from the power line by maintaining virtually zero impedance across the audio band. Tube filaments (heaters) are operated on a dc voltage supplied by another discrete regulated power supplyThe full potential of any circuit can only be realized by using the finest available parts. In the ART Preamplifier, the audio circuit (including the level control) is executed entirely with precision bulk metal foil resistors and polystyrenecapacitors. Tubes have been carefully selected for minimum noise and micro-phonics. The dc regulated power supplies use the same quality resistors as the audio circuits, and poly-propylene and polystyrene capacitors. Switching relays are sealed and have gold plated silver contacts. Input and output connectors are machined from oxygen free copper, and are gold plated. The component parts selected for the ART Preamplifier not only contribute to its unmatched musical performance today, but will help assure that this performance can be sustained year after year. The ART preamp originally sold for $15,000.Here is the full STEREOPHILE review of the ART preamp:STEREOPHILE REVIEW OF THE CONRAD JOHNSON ART PREAMPAnd here is the STEREOPHILE update related to the series 2 ART preamp:SERIES 2 REVIEW UPDATELast, but not least, here are the reviews of 2 actual owners of the ART preamp:OWNER’S REVIEWS OF ART PREAMP The buyer is responsible for all shipping charges. This item will be insured for the full final auction price. I will ship this item anywhere, but I can not research transportation costs. If you are interested in this unit, you will need to do the research. The shipping carton weighs 70 pounds and measures: 23 inches by 22 inches by 19 inches. My postal code is 91723. If you find a shipping rate that you are willing to pay, then you are welcome to bid on this item.Please Note: USPS offers the most cost effective International rate for items under 66 pounds. However, both Priority Mail and Express Mail only insure items for a maxium of $650 to some countries.This unit is being sold without a warranty. Warranties may be acquired through SQUARE TRADE. Please visit the Square Trade web site and follow the instructions: SQUARE TRADE WARRANTYThis unit operates with 120 volts AC. Buyers from outside of the United States should know in advance that Audioclassic does NOT change operating voltages, but that can be accomplished by a qualified technician once the unit has been purchased. There is NO RESERVE for this auction.I will accept payments through PayPal , bank transfer of funds (if value exceeds $1000) OR cash upon pick up for this item if the buyer has an Ebay rating of 100% with more than 10 feedbacks. THE AUDIOCLASSIC FIVE GOLDEN RULES: 1. We make the effort to accurately describe EVERY item that we sell. 2. We pack EVERY item so that it will arrive in the same condition as when we evaluated it.3. 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