Anthem PRE2L

NJPOLKER
NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
edited March 2014 in For Sale (FS) Classifieds
When I get bored I need change. Not necessarily a good thing for me but will be for someone else. I want to sell this to a Polkie who will enjoy it as much as I did and share his/her opinions with all of us. This Anthem PRE2L has been modified/upgraded which has been well documented here. Do a search and read the many comments from well respected guys here and you'll understand just how good a pre-amp this is.
I have the original tubes and some RCA's but........I forget right now which other tube are stored away but they can no way compare to the Mullard's and Mazda's.
Comes with remote, a Signal Cable power cord, the original box that the glove, tubes and stock power cable came in. I do not have the original box/packaging! There is one of eighteen screws missing that hold the cover to the frame. I think its at my home in NJ and LOL and that's where it will stay!
Condition of the PRE2L is very good I'd say a 6 on the Audiogon scale since the screw is missing and it's age. I do not see any scratches just slight wear on the screw heads from removing and reinstalling the screws.

Currently have two NOS Mullard tubes and two NOS Mazda tubes installed, click below on TUBES RULE for more information. I paid about $100.00 each and was money well spent.

Applied Dynamat to appropriate areas

Replaced the stock caps with DynamiCaps

Four Herbie dampers for the four tubes



Please look at the attachments for more information




http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?93402-Tubes-rule&highlight=anthem+pre2l

http://herbiesaudiolab.net/tube.htm

http://www.polkaudio.com/forums/showthread.php?80338-DynamiCaps-and-Anthem-PRE2L

http://www.dynamat.com/products_automotive_dynamat_xtreme.html

http://signalcable.com/magicpower.html

I am thinking $700.00 plus freight or if you are somewhere between NYC and Boston we could meet for the transaction.

This will be sold to a Polk member unless somehow some way someone from outside our community can change my mind!!

Thanks and feel free to ask me anything about the Anthem PRE2L
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited January 2014
    PM Sent
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2014
    Beautiful

    What a nice way to start the day!!

    Eric, You will be more than pleased.

    FYI Doro told me once upon a time that the front two tube effect the sound more than the rear tubes. I'm not sure which tube I prefer in the front but you can check it out yourself.
    Do you want the stock power cord? I am sending the Signal Cable PC with the unit.

    Thanks Eric
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited January 2014
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    Do you want the stock power cord? I am sending the Signal Cable PC with the unit.

    Sure i will take both. Super happy about getting this thing!
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    Nothing like a hot rod preamp, Anthem makes super great gear. I love my Anthem stuff because it all has that lovely top end with no brightness and tight bass.
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  • thsmith
    thsmith Posts: 6,082
    edited January 2014
    These Anthem Pre2Ls are going up in value and getting harder to find. I loved mine and is one piece I had wished I kept.

    One just sold on ebay for about $1000.
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    thsmith wrote: »
    These Anthem Pre2Ls are going up in value and getting harder to find. I loved mine and is one piece I had wished I kept.

    One just sold on ebay for about $1000.

    Yep I thought about that when I saw this FS, only reason I would buy this is to sell it so thats why I passed on this one.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2014
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Yep I thought about that when I saw this FS, only reason I would buy this is to sell it so thats why I passed on this one.

    That's one of the reasons why I said that I was going to sell it to a good Polkie and that's what happened. If I wanted to sell it for the maximum amount I would have gone elsewhere to sell it, obviously.

    What's in the family stays in the family.

    It's funny to me that I am excited for Conrad/Eric to have this pre-amp. Your 2.3's will love it
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  • george daniel
    george daniel Posts: 12,096
    edited January 2014
    Congrats to both of you!
    JC approves....he told me so. (F-1 nut)
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  • polkfarmboy
    polkfarmboy Posts: 5,703
    edited January 2014
    NJPOLKER wrote: »
    That's one of the reasons why I said that I was going to sell it to a good Polkie and that's what happened. If I wanted to sell it for the maximum amount I would have gone elsewhere to sell it, obviously.

    What's in the family stays in the family.

    It's funny to me that I am excited for Conrad/Eric to have this pre-amp. Your 2.3's will love it

    Your a great forum member for cutting a brother one hell of a deal on a fine piece of equipment, my hats off to ya
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  • dpowell
    dpowell Posts: 3,068
    edited January 2014
    Nice pre. I wouldn't mind owning one again when I have more time and money to dedicate to 2 channel.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2014
    polkfarmboy wrote: »
    Your a great forum member for cutting a brother one hell of a deal on a fine piece of equipment, my hats off to ya

    I don't know about being a great forum member but sure like the idea of keeping a nice piece of equipment in the family and I am far from the first to think that way. But thanks for your kind words.
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited January 2014
    I guess I should have asked the mods to mark this as sold a few days ago. Soooooo Please mark as sold and congratulations to Eric for buying a great Pre-Amp
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited February 2014
    Arrived in perfect shape. Drew was a pleasure to deal with!
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  • NJPOLKER
    NJPOLKER Posts: 3,474
    edited February 2014
    I hope this gets marked as sold one day.

    Eric is a great guy and was also a pleasure to deal with. I can't wait to read about your thoughts on your new pre-amp and all the extras!!

    I'll keep my eyes on the 2 channel section.
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  • Conradicles
    Conradicles Posts: 6,138
    edited March 2014
    Big thanks to Drew for helping me obtain the best preamp I have ever owned. The Mullard and Mazda tube combination is magical!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 33,014
    edited March 2014
    Conradicles wrote: »
    Big thanks to Drew for helping me obtain the best preamp I have ever owned. The Mullard and Mazda tube combination is magical!

    Throw up a review if you get a chance, congrats on a great pre.
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