Arcam A38 Preamplifier

Up for sale is an Arcam A38 Preamplifier.

I am the original owner and have never had any problems with this unit.

This preamp is in perfect working condition, but please note that there are a few scratches on the unit (see pictures).

I have the remote, original box and manual.

Original Retail: $2,399

I also have the P38 Power Amplifier to match this unit if you are interested in the pair.

Pre-amplifier section features:
At the time of it's release, an all new audiophile pre-amplifier design with very low noise and distortion
Very short audio signal path for cleanest possible sound
No tone controls for lowest distortion and noise
DC coupled using servo to remove any DC from input signals
New improved Burr Brown volume control
High quality Burr Brown op-amps in signal path
Hermetically sealed reed relay input switching with immeasurable distortion and noise*
Four-layer printed circuit boards allow control of power supply reduction of electrical noise
Processor mode option for seamless integration with AV surround decoders
Audiophile grade Stargate and Rubicon capacitors for signal transparency
Optional single stage MM/MC phono preamp

Power amplifier features:
105wpc continuous power output (8ohms, both channels driven)
200wpc continuous power output (4ohms, 1kHz, one channel driven)
Fully discrete transistor power amp stages with temperature compensation
Current feedback design ensuring wide bandwidth for high resolution audio
Two pairs of individually selectable gold plated speaker outputs
All DC coupled signal path for enhanced bass control
All new thermal management for exceptional sonic stability

Power supply features:
Massive toroid mains transformer
User switchable between 115v and 230v mains supplies
Dual rectified power amp supplies for reduced ground noise
Separate smoothing per channel to reduce crosstalk
Independently rectified and regulated pre-amp power supplies

General Features:
CR90 system remote control
All gold plated input / output connectors
Large, clear VFD dot matrix display
Size -- 430mm (17") wide, 370mm (14") deep, 110mm (4.2") high
Weight 9.5kg (20.9lbs) net, 12.5kg (27.5lbs) packed