Audio Note UKKageki Balanced amplifierusedAudio Note UK Kageki Balanced amplifierBig price reduction for the Black Friday/Christmas season. Rare set of Audio Note UK (ANUK) Kageki Balanced mono block amplifiers, #013 and #014. These 2A3 based amplifiers were purchased directly ...29900.00

Audio Note UK Kageki Balanced amplifier

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Ships fromNanaimo, BC, V9T4E1
Ships toWorldwide
Package dimensions17.0" × 20.0" × 9.0" (40.0 lbs.)
Shipping carriersUPS or FedEx
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Big price reduction for the Black Friday/Christmas season. Rare set of Audio Note UK (ANUK) Kageki Balanced mono block amplifiers, #013 and #014. These 2A3 based amplifiers were purchased directly from the ANUK factory in October, 2011. They have been installed in an ANUK Level 5 system where they have powered a customized pair of AN-E SOGON speakers. I had previously owned a set of Kageki unbalanced amplifiers which were traded-in on the balanced model now up for sale. The improvement over the unbalanced versions was stunning as the soundstage improved in all aspects. Of course, any background hum and noise, no matter how small, simply vanished. Please note that the balanced versions of the Kageki and Kegon are considerably more expensive than their older unbalanced counterparts.
Last year, I began to sell my ANUK system in anticipation of future downsizing to another home. As of today, my TT3 Reference turntable, M9 preamplifier and SOOTO interconnects have all been sold as has my entire collection of vinyl LP's. All that remains are the amplifiers herein being listed and my prized one of a kind AN-E SOGON speakers which will be listed in the coming months. Although I can still listen to my audio discs played directly through the amplifiers, other interests have kept me busy such that the amplifiers have only been turned on a few times in the last year. Since acquisition, my ANUK system has been kept in a dedicated sound room which is temperature and humidity regulated year round. No kids or pets in the house so all is in mint condition. I have listed the amplifiers as 9/10 simply because they are not brand new.
The amps have been left set to 240V even though I live in Canada. My sound room was converted to 240V. The amplifiers can easily be converted to 120V prior to shipping for any buyer wishing to have this done.
Original factory shipping boxes are on hand. Buyer pays shipping costs, insurance, if desired, and any customs duties and import taxes and fees levied by the buyer's country of residence. Shipping method to be mutually arranged by the parties as part of sale agreement. Payment is in advance by wire transfer or other mutually agreed cash payment method.
In addition to the photos shown in this listing, the serious buyer is referred to Mr. Peter Qvortrup, owner of ANUK, for verification of both the authenticity of the components and the personal identity of the seller. He is fully aware that I am selling my amplifiers and, eventually, my speakers; however, as he is a very busy individual, I request that you only contact him if you are seriously considering a purchase.
For those interested, you can download a manual in PDF form from the company website. Meanwhile, product dimensions for each monoblock are approximately 17 1/2" W x 20" D x 9 1/2" H. Net weight and shipping weight are 20KG and 30KG respectively per monoblock.
I have taken most of the photos of only one of the monoblocks as the other one is totally identical in layout, appearance and condition.
I will entertain serious offers but note that I have already reduced the offering price on these amplifiers by about 15% from the original listing to encourage a quick sale.


Questions for the seller
What is the difference between the balanced and older unbalanced version of the Kageki? Also,what is the difference between the Kageki and the Kegon?
I have owned both the older unbalanced version and the current balanced version of the Kageki so I believe I can answer your question based on actual experience with both components in the same Audio Note system. The higher end models of the Audio Note preamps were able to output both a balanced and an unbalanced signal to the amps for a number of years; however, the modification of the amps to accept a balanced input took a while longer. From the listener's point of view the balanced input allows for a more detailed and more quiet presentation as issues which affect the unbalanced circuitry are gone. Basically, the soundstage improved dramatically in all aspects once the balanced version was installed in my system. The Kageki and the Kegon use the same basic layout but the Kageki is made to use the 2A3 instead of the 300B tubes. I have owned Audio Note amps with both tubes over the years and each has its pros and cons. I refer you to a long list of discussion and debate as to which is "better" as these can be found on many audio forums. My decision to go with the 2A3 was based on my own preference for a more detailed and refined soundstage. The ready availability of the 2A3 and the amplifier's lower cost compared to the Kegon made the choice easier for me. Although the 2A3 puts out less power than the 300B, I have used the Kageki to power the top of the line Audio Note AN-E Sogon speakers and have never been found wanting for more power in my medium size room no matter what genre of music I played. I should mention that the Kageki/Kegon balanced amps are both in the large "Meishu" sized chassis compared to the much smaller footprint of the older open chassis of the unbalanced versions. Coincidentally, the crossovers for the Sogon speakers are in the same large chassis so I just stack each mono block on top of a crossover and I have the appearance of a set of components which were designed to look this way. Thank you for the questions and feel free to contact me again if you have other related matters you wish to discuss.

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