B&K Reference 50 Preamp/Processor

Gaara
Gaara Posts: 2,415
edited August 2012 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
B&K Reference 50 - Price: $300 shipped

This made in the US preamp was a powerhouse in it's day. It retailed for $3000 and features a excellent analog section, THX Ultra 2 certification, and a computer programmable remote (B&K badged URC MX-700). Sadly it does not have HDMI, and I have since moved on to a Marantz AV7005. For anyone who wants a excellent sounding preamp who doesn't need HDMI, here you go.

Condition:
I am the original owner of this and it is in good condition but not without blemish. The face plate has a light scuff just below the headphone jack, and the top has some light scratches. In addition, the remote has a small **** in it that does not effect functionality. See pictures at Flickr for details.

Terms:
Accepting Paypal Gift, Paypal, or USPS money order. Will be shipped using the original box & packaging material. Includes: remote, remote software, usb -> serial remote cable, manual, Vibrapods, and Volex 17604 power cable. I have additional feedback on Audiogon. For sale in the US only.

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The Basement HT
PC Rig
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  • blairfrischx
    blairfrischx Posts: 259
    edited July 2012
    That's tempting. I am currently using a Sunfire Theater Grand Pre/Pro in my one system - would this be an upgrade over that, do you know?
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2012
    blairfrischx wrote: »
    That's tempting. I am currently using a Sunfire Theater Grand Pre/Pro in my one system - would this be an upgrade over that, do you know?

    Should be. No direct experience but specs wise it is an improvement. Do have experience with Sunfire and B&K amps and preferred the B&K.

    Sale Pending
    The Basement HT
    PC Rig
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  • soundfreak1
    soundfreak1 Posts: 3,414
    edited July 2012
    Thats a good price. Ive jad the 20 & 30. Sold tje 30 for more than that. Ive use it in ht and 2 ch. Good unit either way.wish i had the money for that cus i take it. Somebody better take that deal. No affilation.
    Main Rig:
    Krell KAV 250a biamped to mid/highs
    Parasound HCA1500A biamped to lows
    Nakamichi EC100 Active xover
    MIT exp 1 ic's
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    Lehmann audio black cube SE phono pre, Audioquest phono wire (ITA1/1)
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  • suprafantx
    suprafantx Posts: 249
    edited July 2012
    It is a good preamp. For 300 bucks, it is steal.
    Living room
    Speakers: McIntosh XR100 Fronts, LSIM707 Fronts, LSIM 706 Center, LSIM 703 Surrounds, LSi/FX Surround backs.
    Player: Oppo 95.
    Amps: Bryston 4B SST, B&K Ref 200.7 S2.
    Pres: B&K Ref 50 S2, Paraound P5.
    Subs: Dual Rythmik F15HP subs.

    Man Cave
    Speakers: Martin Logan Vistas.
    Player: OPPO 105.
    Preamp: B&K Ref 50 S2.
    Amp: B&K Ref 125.2 S2
    Sub: Rythmik F12.
    Sub management: SMS-1.
    Headphones: HD800, HD380, RS220, SRH-1840. Headphone amp: Woo WA2.
    Room treatment: GIK Room Kit #1.
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  • blairfrischx
    blairfrischx Posts: 259
    edited July 2012
    That's why I bought it yesterday. :cheesygrin:
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  • chumlie
    chumlie Posts: 8,658
    edited July 2012
    blairfrischx wrote: »
    That's why I bought it yesterday. :cheesygrin:
    Nice grab !!!
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  • Gaara
    Gaara Posts: 2,415
    edited July 2012
    blairfrischx wrote: »
    That's why I bought it yesterday. :cheesygrin:

    Obviously now SOLD
    The Basement HT
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  • jgsworld
    jgsworld Posts: 2
    edited August 2012
    Very nice! Im interested...
    Gaara wrote: »
    B&K Reference 50 - Price: $300 shipped

    This made in the US preamp was a powerhouse in it's day. It retailed for $3000 and features a excellent analog section, THX Ultra 2 certification, and a computer programmable remote (B&K badged URC MX-700). Sadly it does not have HDMI, and I have since moved on to a Marantz AV7005. For anyone who wants a excellent sounding preamp who doesn't need HDMI, here you go.

    Condition:
    I am the original owner of this and it is in good condition but not without blemish. The face plate has a light scuff just below the headphone jack, and the top has some light scratches. In addition, the remote has a small **** in it that does not effect functionality. See pictures at Flickr for details.

    Terms:
    Accepting Paypal Gift, Paypal, or USPS money order. Will be shipped using the original box & packaging material. Includes: remote, remote software, usb -> serial remote cable, manual, Vibrapods, and Volex 17604 power cable. I have additional feedback on Audiogon. For sale in the US only.

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    7574444698_480877e7d5_z.jpg

    7574443832_02f1dbe101.jpg
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  • maxchau
    maxchau Posts: 138
    edited August 2012
    Too late to the party!
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