Electronics retail/cost is about 5/1. 13k/5 = $2,700 ARC cost to build.
Heads Up: ARC is introducing the new SP-20 in Fall
An excerpt from ARCDB web site:
"Tube stereo preamplifier.
"As a result of the ever-increasing demand for a full-function preamplifier with a level of performance substantially above that of the SP17, we are pleased to introduce the striking new SP20 vacuum-tube preamplifier. Influenced by some of our classic groundbreaking SP preamplifiers but with performance that is only achievable by our best LS- and PH-series designs, the SP20 offers inspirational performance combined with real value. ..."
MSRP is $9000 -- a veritable bargain. ;-(
"Tube stereo preamplifier.
"As a result of the ever-increasing demand for a full-function preamplifier with a level of performance substantially above that of the SP17, we are pleased to introduce the striking new SP20 vacuum-tube preamplifier. Influenced by some of our classic groundbreaking SP preamplifiers but with performance that is only achievable by our best LS- and PH-series designs, the SP20 offers inspirational performance combined with real value. ..."
MSRP is $9000 -- a veritable bargain. ;-(