Accuphase C-290 with Ad-290 phono equalizer amplifier

I am the original owner of this Accuphase Class A preamplifier which includes the phono equalizer stage. The system works flawlessly and is built with discrete components  to military battlefield specifications by Japanese fanatics.  There may be better preamplifiers out there somewhere but i have not heard any better personally and I have listened to most of them: Levinson, Boulder, Moon ect.  This system, unlike those on Ebay , can be serviced by the authorized Accuphase service center in California.  There is a slight scratch in the finish on the right lower side and two small  nicks which are hard to see thus the 9/10 condition  http://www.audioreview.com/cat/amplification/preamplifiers/accuphase/c-290/prd_125834_1591crx.aspx
The C-290 takes the balanced transmission technology developed for the C-280V to an even higher plane of perfection.

All aspects of circuit topology were reexamined, and only the finest parts and materials are used in this ultimate performer.

The C-290 is a line amplifier, but the optional phono equalizer unit
AD-290 provides lover of analog records with top-quality playback
capabilities.

The newly developed low-noise input modules are mouted on an alumina
ceramic base, and the printed circuit boards use low-dielectric
polyphenylene oxide (PPO) on a glass substrate.

The amorphous-core power transformers help to minimize magnetic distortion.

Through a harmonious blend of traditional workmanship and latest
technology, this preamplifier achieves impeccable sound quality.

With AD-290 : Equalizer gain selector, MC input impedance selector


Tape copy switch


Loudness compensator


Output phase switch


Balanced input and output provided


Balance control(with alphanumeric display)









Optional Phono equalizer amplifier AD-290 included