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I bought this at a store in Japan about a year and a half ago. The preamp had recently been restored, and it works and sounds fantastic (see attached invoice picture and translation). The only thing the technician noted is an issue with the Phono #3 option on the input selector switch. He advises to keep the volume low when tuning to, or through, Phono 3. The only options after Phono 3 are “Mic” and “Test”, so don’t know how much of an issue this really is, however: I have a spare selector switch from a parts unit, I will either provide it with this unit or install it before shipping. (l’m leaving that call up to the purchaser).

If I didn’t have divorce-related legal fees to worry about, I‘d keep this for certain. The C-1 seems to be exceedingly rare. If you’re been looking for one of these, now‘s your chance to experience this engineering masterpiece and its signature VFET sound! This C-1 comes with a copy of the owner’s manual and a copy of the service receipt (in Japanese, but original and translation included). 

Here’s a snippet from a review:

‘…Like the B-1 V-FET masterpiece, the C-1 is one of the few preamplifiers that became an instant landmark in audio design.

Inside
All-FET, with small-signal V-FETS in some of its stages, constant-current / constant-load / current-mirror / fully-stabilized ±100V / ±33V EQ section, metal film, styrol and mylar caps, separate amp for headphones and a 4-gang volume control.

Front
Variable loudness, acoustic & presence tone shaping plus regular bass/treble with 2-position center/turnover frequencies for all, 4-frequency tone generator plus pink noise position, front pre-out and tape i/o, MIC inputs, 6-position phono impedance trims for inputs 1 & 2 (separately !), pre-out or rec-out meters switch with attenuator - and then some.

Back
Three phono inputs, three tape loops, three line inputs, input level trim pots for all, three pre-outputs, one input to use the meters with an external source, one oscillator output with level pot.”


Note this is the original 100v model from Japan, so you’ll want to use an adapter (transformer) which I’ll include if the C-1 sells at my asking price. Happy to answer any questions, take additional pictures, etc.

I will package this like an overprotective parent to ensure it arrives safely! 

If you live in AK or HI, there will be a shipping surcharge depending on the carrier - message me for details. 


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Listeda year ago
ConditionExcellent (Used)
Excellent items are almost entirely free from blemishes and other visual defects and have been played or used with the utmost care.Learn more
Brand
Model
  • C-1
Finish
  • Black
Categories
Made In
  • Japan

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