Cost of Counterpoint 5.1


Was looking at this sale
http://cls.audiogon.com/cgi-bin/cls.pl?preatube&1151102735

Isn't that a bit pricey for this preamp? Last time I checked the Audiogon values, I think the listed range was $500-800. I have seen some with Alta Vista upgrades going for more, but..... I'd like to get one of these preamps either upgraded or stock (but more reasonably priced) if anyone knows where.
jeffnc

Showing 1 response by slipknot1

Mike Elliott is a brilliant designer but maybe not such a good businessman. I think that was Counterpoint's undoing. The SA 7.1, 5.1, 3.1 preamp series of the mid-80's were simple, reasonably priced and had great phono stages in them. I still have my stock 7.1 preamp, and while it's prone to microphonics and can be tube fussy, it still sounds great to this day.

To answer the original poster:
a 5.1, depending on condition, should fetch in the neighborhood of 500 - 750, while a 7.1 brings 300 - 375 (or more, depending how bad the buyer wants one).