what is going price of an Audio research LS-12


Was recomended that I look into an Audio Research LS-12 preamp, I was thinking of looking for a black one...anypne know what they are valued for in todays marketplace?
mankeegan
The used average selling price on Audiogon is $1330 which is a bit high (it's averaged over a long time) and the last sold for $1090.
The LS12 was the solid state version of the LS16, very similar sounding with better bass.
thanks Elizabeth I did not know how to do that, that is very helpful, really appreciate this
Bob
Google ARCDB the Audio Research fan page.
Then find line pre
In those the LS12 was list $2,500 to $3,000 over its life.
It was introduced in 2000.
So i would say a fair price for one would be LESS than 50% of list. as it never was a big deal in the lineup.
So $1,200 to $1,400 max for a perfect one with original box (that box is worth $75)
A good deal would be $900.
For comparo I bought a $2,500 ARC Phono PH-2 list $2,500 for $750. a fair price for it.
And I bought a SP-15 list $6,000 for $1,500 here. a near steal price.
So LESS then 50% of list would be a fair price, and less than that typical.
Only the recent ARC and certain 'famous' items get better asking prices. The Sp-3 SP-10 Sp-11, Sp-9mk3 and the later LS 27 etc get big money in ARC preamps. the Sp-10 is getting more than original list.