Audio Research SP-10 mk2 preamp, excellent condition with boxes and manual.

I have for sale an Audio Research SP-10 mk2 preamp. There is plenty of information on the internet regarding this famous preamp so I won't go into much detail. Basically, it's one of the finest preamp Audio Research ever made, with an excellent phono section as well as line stage for CD's. It's layout is a dual mono design with the ability to use moving coil cartridges direct. If the moving coil cartridge has a 200-400 microvolt rating the preamp can easily handle those moving coil cartridges. The preamp also has a bypass switch that is dedicated for phono use...where it bypasses all other circuits and feeds the phono directly.
It's an all tube unit in both the power supply and audio sections. The unit is original with no modifications. This Audio Research SP-10 mk2 is a classic all tube preamp much like the Marantz 7 or Mcintosh C-22 and it will retain it's value and increase over time. No international sales...continental USA sales only.

This unit is rare, in that it has black faceplates which were an additional $250 option when the unit was built....you rarely see these come up for sale in Black. Also, all the Electrolytic filter capacitors were professionally replaced this year. All Audio Research SP-10 preamp at this stage should have these filter caps replaced as they typically have a 20-25 year life.
The preamp was recently re-tubed and the tubes have very low hours and will provide many years of use before a re-tube or any service. This is a very late model of this preamp...it's an original mk2 version and the best way to tell is by looking at the eight 6dj8 tubes in the audio section, mk2 units will have a 4 inch long litz wire running from the third set of tubes back towards the back of the chassis.

Condition wise, it's in excellent condition...you'll be hard pressed to find a better one anywhere !! I have the original boxes, manual and literature, this also includes the original check-out sheet from Audio Research showing the specs and date of manufacture.
The preamp was never rack mounted and has always been in a smoke and pet free home. Everything works fine and the unit sounds great.

Shipping will be a flat $95 (it's 2 boxes) and it will be shipped fully insured....buyer will pay shipping costs. NO INTERNATIONAL SALES. Continential USA sales only.
I will split the 3% paypal fee. Payment is by paypal only.
Serious buyers only please..