Audio Research SP11

[Tony L]

Not often one sees this range-topping preamp turn up. Doesn’t look like a bad price to me either assuming it is easily serviceable (IIRC schematics are available): https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Audio-Re...d=link&campid=5338728743&toolid=20001&mkevt=1

 

[ducatiman]

Judging by the rust and corrosion on the psu
And the inside on the main unit they’ve probably been buried and long forgotten in a damp warehouse for years. May be worth an offer but I wouldn’t want to plug that into until it’s been properly overhauled.

 

[Blue Belle]

Wow.. i didn't see that, just what looked like a ton of dust, you must have eagle eyes.

 

[TheDecameron]

The SP11 was my dream preamp once. I think you’d need deep pockets and a good repairer to bring it up to its original glory. It makes me think of an Alexander Greek Thomson villa I lusted after up here, with a Grade A listing (ie ££££££ repair bills ) and someone saying to me “that roof would break your heart”.

I suppose my point is, how much to get it on the road vs how much to get it operating to original spec/ low noise floor.

 

[ducatiman]

The SP11 was my dream preamp once. I think you’d need deep pockets and a good repairer to bring it up to its original glory. It makes me think of an Alexander Greek Thomson villa I lusted after up here, with a Grade A listing (ie ££££££ repair bills ) and someone saying to me “that roof would break your heart”.

I suppose my point is, how much to get it on the road vs how much to get it operating to original spec/ low noise floor.

lots I would imagine

 

[James46]

The missing screws and the rust tell a story, avoid.

 

[TheDecameron]

For that amount, it would have to be in full working order. If it’s being sold as a repair and service yourself item then the price would have to be way lower to attract interest.