Audio research d400 mk2

rubin
rubin Posts: 565
edited November 2009 in 2 Channel Audio
On my quest to purchase a used power amp I will be posting on CP to get recomendations.This ar amp rated at 200 wpc @8 ohms is a dealer listing for$2576.00 tax inc(CND). Anyone know when it was built? The dealer claims $8000.00 retail.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2009
    1993 onward.

    http://www.arcdb.ws/

    I question the retail $.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited November 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    1993 onward.

    http://www.arcdb.ws/

    I question the retail $.

    List was $6000.US (1993) so $2576. CND seem alright.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2009
    I would want to know what year the one you are looking at was made and what condition is it in. The price seems a little high, but it is coming from a dealer. There is a D400 mkii on Audiogon right now for $1900 USD. which is approx. $2010 CDN. Will he give you like a 30 day warranty. I would negotiate.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited November 2009
    The price is too high.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited November 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    I would want to know what year the one you are looking at was made and what condition is it in. The price seems a little high, but it is coming from a dealer. There is a D400 mkii on Audiogon right now for $1900 USD. which is approx. $2010 CDN. Will he give you like a 30 day warranty. I would negotiate.

    E-mailed the dealer,waiting for a reply.I'll keep u guys posted.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited November 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    I would want to know what year the one you are looking at was made and what condition is it in. The price seems a little high, but it is coming from a dealer. There is a D400 mkii on Audiogon right now for $1900 USD. which is approx. $2010 CDN. Will he give you like a 30 day warranty. I would negotiate.

    Reliability is also important to me as I'm sure to all of us. I had a Bryston 4b sst (20 yr. warranty) but was too harsh/bright for me.
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2009
    Totally agree with the Bryston assessment. While the great warranty is huge, the brightness was too much for me as well.
    So, do you live near Newmarket?

    ARC gear is pretty solid. I own the LS25 and VS115.
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  • rubin
    rubin Posts: 565
    edited November 2009
    janmike wrote: »
    Totally agree with the Bryston assessment. While the great warranty is huge, the brightness was too much for me as well.
    So, do you live near Newmarket?

    ARC gear is pretty solid. I own the LS25 and VS115.

    I've always wanted to own ARC.BTW that's nice tube stuff you have.
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  • anhchungdoan
    anhchungdoan Posts: 760
    edited November 2009
    rubin wrote: »
    On my quest to purchase a used power amp I will be posting on CP to get recomendations.This ar amp rated at 200 wpc @8 ohms is a dealer listing for$2576.00 tax inc(CND). Anyone know when it was built? The dealer claims $8000.00 retail.


    Go to ARCDB then search for model and pricing. :)
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  • janmike
    janmike Posts: 6,146
    edited November 2009
    anhchungdoan wrote: »
    Go to ARCDB then search for model and pricing. :)

    The link provided in Post #2.
    Michael ;)
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