Absolare Pure Preamp - OVER 80% OFF - Absolutely Beautiful - See pics

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Offered here is the original Absolare TOP OF THE LINE Pure preamp before current Passion line. It is designed with single ended triode architecture and is the ultimate in organic musical expression.

Originally this was priced at $26,000 (before all the upgrades). With the upgrades it was well over $30,000. Serial # is 0023.

This is probably your only chance to own one of the finest sounding, bespoke, hand made audio components in the world at OVER 80% OFF. 
 

This extraordinary preamp was the heart of my second audio system, which I am selling due to downsizing (hence, no trades). This was paired with only the finest components (dCS DAC & Clock, Magico speakers, Esoteric CD player, Edge amplification, etc). This was only used in my dedicated audio room (pet, child, smoke free, etc). 

Cosmetically, I have rated it a very conservative “8” for one small mark on the left conner of front faceplate that I can’t capture in pics. Of course, it is perfect working condition. No Remote (these were never manufactured with a remote to retain sonic purity). It will come with one pair of NOS RCA clear top 12AU7a and one pair of current production JJ ECC82. Original flight case included.

I purchased it as a demo unit via the Absolare dealer Laufer Teknik. 

This preamp is special as it was a dealer demo unit for various shows, Absolare upgraded/updated it to show their reference sound. Therefore, it has been updated at the factory to specifications that exceed the current "Signature" preamplifier (which currently retails for $36,000). The internal wiring is Echole's Omnia cabling. The Attenuator is the latest 48 step attenuator. The capicitors are updated to the high end of Mundorf capacitors. All Tube, Zero Feedback, Single-Ended Architecture. Palisander wood and aluminum chassis.

I do not know the original date of manufacture.

No trades as I am downsizing and selling off my entire audio system.

NO LOWBALL OFFERS …. this is OVER 80% OFF.

Payment
* PayPal Friends & Family only (since PayPal now sends out a 1099 for purchases)
* Bank Money or Postal Money Orders (after they clear my bank)
* Cash, if picking up at my home

Shipping
* FREE SHIPPING (via FedEx Ground insured to anywhere in the continental US) AT MY ASKING PRICE. 
* Can be picked at my home in Mokena, Illinois (a suburb of Chicago) …. $100 discount

To Recap:
***** At my asking price, I will include:  
FREE SHIPPING, Two additional input tubes, all Audiogon fees paid, Original Flight Case

See my 100% perfect feedback over 12 years and 100+ transactions to be assured of a smooth, enjoyable transaction. 

Specifications:

3 RCA inputs, 1 RCA output
Input Impedance 100 kohm
Output impedance 750 ohm
Voltage Gain 18db
48 stepped attenuator
2 x 12AU7 / ECC82
20Hz -20kHz within +/-0.2 dB, 10 Hz - 45 kHz +/- 1.0 dB

Here are questions and answers from Kerem from Absolare on this exact unit:

1. Was the Absolare Pure preamp also designed in collaboration with Nori Komuro as the passion was?

2. What specific components have been upgraded to “signature” status? Dueland capacitors? Obsession wiring? NOS parts? I have read the break down on your site as well as in reviews, so I am curious what my unit has.

Kerem’s response:
1. We have several designers that we appoint and Nori-san had his contribution to the tube design (especially the PP). We have three more - where two reside in the Netherlands.
The idea is that there is no ‘guru’. But a true team approach to design and parts chosen. The answer to your question in this regard would be a yes.

2. This is a monoblock chassis. (The aluminum is carved into a chassis.) We have truly upgraded the interior of this unit to a state that is actually above the Signature and we use Echole Omnia wiring all the way with Mundorf’s top of the line units. The interior is almost identical except that there are space restrictions and all Pure preamps utilize Mundorf’s reference