Allnic Audio L-4000 tube preamp - Mint Condition - 70% OFF!

Please read this ENTIRE AD before responding as I have tried to be both thorough and descriptive. 

Very rare Allnic L-4000 tube preamp available in MINT CONDITION (it will be hard to even find dust on mine)

Please see the description below to understand the Allnic L-4000 is actually an Allnic L-3000 Mk 2 but the L-4000 has larger/better transformers. The L-3000 Mk 2 had a retail price of $13,900 and the L-4000 had a price of $14,200.

I am the second owner of this preamp and as stated it is in Mint condition both cosmetically and operationally. In fact, as the previous owner misplaced the remote, Allnic provided me a brand new remote. It was only used once to verify it works and then placed back in its protective sleeve.

Why am I selling?
I thought this was my last preamp and then I foolishly auditioned an Absolare Passion preamp ($26,000). In my quest for the best I bought the Absolare and now must offer the Allnic to a new home. Is the Absolare better ..... yes it is (in my mind). Is it TWICE AS GOOD? No not even close. I would easily say the Allnic is 95% as good as the Absolare but as we all know that extra few percent is VERY EXPENSIVE!

I do not know the exact age of the preamp nor do I know tube age but I have used the tubes only once or so a week and they are in great condition.

Shipping:

* Continental US only

* Expect  shipping to be AT LEAST $100 (or more for insured, double box) 

* Pick up at my home in Mokena, Illinois 60448 is welcome (and you can save on shipping and PayPal fees)

Payment:

* I accept PayPal but YOU MUST PAY THEIR FEE (if you select this option). The PayPal fee will be approximately $145.  Don’t choose this option if you will not pay their fee!

* I accept bank cashiers checks after they clear my bank.

* I only accept cash if you are picking up at my home.

Please see my PERFECT FEEDBACK over 120+ transactions and 11 years to insure a smooth, hassle free transaction. 

PLEASE NO LOWBALLERS!!!! If you can’t afford over 70% OFF on a preamp of this caliber then please select something else. ALSO .... I WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY OFFER ASKING FOR PAYPAL AND/OR SHIPPING TO BE INCLUDED.

Questions .... I welcome them.




Following is a brief history regarding the name change of this model.

The L-4000 is the same as L-3000 MK2, the current model. There was an older version of the L-3000 with smaller transformers. When Allnic released a newer version with larger transformers, they re-named it L-4000. But because of model name confusion, they re-named it again to L-3000 MK2. By purchasing my L-4000 you are guaranteed to get the model with larger transformers and hence the improved performance.

To verify the name change from L-3000 to L-4000 to L-3000 Mk2. please read below from the Dagogo review you can easily find online, and below that from the current North American distributor.

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From the Dagogo review:


I should take a moment at the start of this review to explain the name change of the Allnic preamp formerly known as the L4000. It is now called the L3000. According to David Beetles of Hammerton Audio, Allnic’s North America importer, the name change was to facilitate product price grouping and natural mating. Allnic now has three distinctive product lines, the 1500 series, the 3000 series and the ALIS series. ALIS (Allnic Laboratory Innovative Series) now includes the Direct Heated Triode Line Stage, Power Amp and Phono stage.

Design Goals and Description

The Allnic L-3000 is Allnic’s top-of-the-line linestage. It is a great looking and great sounding pure class A, no negative-feedback design. The workmanship of the front panel and chassis is as fine as any I have ever seen. Not only is it beautiful, but it is equally functional. Simply put, it is a joy to look at and use.

From the current North American distributor... .
The newer transformers are larger. With the upgrade they are visually the same size as L3000 MK2. The L4000 is automatically the newer version, in fact the number was purposefully changed to indicate it was newer and better than original L3000.

Later it was determined that customers were confused by number change they settled on L3000 MK2.
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This unit is still temporarily in my system in San Jose, so come by for a listen if you like! .

Transformer coupled output REFERENCE LEVEL Linestage with XLR and RCA input and output. Remote control for selecting which input you want, volume, and muting. Dials on front indicate condition of tubes.

Superb signal to noise ratio, runs cool and fantastic resolution and tonality.Just simply a superb design
Allnic is short for 'all nickel' because the transformers are with 78% nickel core perma alloy. This makes ALLNIC head and shoulders above over designs because this is the best material to use, and thus an extremely wide bandwith with wonderful highs as well as rock solid low frequency.

It has a 41 SILVER stepped motorized remote controlled volume attenuator for precise volume and ease of operation

special features include patented gel cap dampening tube sockets which isolate micro phonics by eliminating external vibrations giving you the purist sound possible.


The reviews have been uniformly terrific. Do a web search and read for yourself.