Audio Research PH-3 SE Phono Preamplifier

You are looking at an Audio Research PH3 Special Edition phono preamplifier.  I bought this from an AudiogoN seller in July of 2011.  As for the tube hours, it was supposed to have ~500 hours on the tubes when I purchased it, and I’ve likely put another 500 hours on the tubes since then (I listen to 1-2 LPs on the weekend, on average).  It sounds great and there are no functional issues.  I have recently moved up the Audio Research line, so that is my reason for selling it.

Cosmetically, it’s in great condition.  The face plate is exceptionally clean, except
for a small (1/8") pencil-like mark about 1 inch to the right of the “PH3” lettering
in the picture.  This does not appear to be a scratch, and I tried to wipe it with a damp soft cloth, but did not mess with it any further.  There are no scratches on the face plate. 

I have the original owner's manual (w/resistors) and original double box, which
is in solid condition.