Rupert Neve Designs 5254 [Excellent Condition / Almost Unused]

This is a domestic genuine product of Rupert Neve Designs' stereo compressor 5254.
[About this item]
I purchased this as a second-hand item in almost unused condition in 2025 as an early investment. I only performed a brief 10-minute operation check upon receipt, and since then, it has been carefully stored in a dedicated environment.
Due to a change in production schedule, I am offering it to someone who can utilize it.

[Condition]
- Exterior: There is a slight scuff mark on the left side of the front panel, visible only when the light hits it a certain way (Photos 3 and 6). Other than that, there are no missing letters, and the overall condition is very clean.
- Rack marks: No screw marks, and in very clean condition.
- Internal/Operation: Almost no internal wear is observed, and it maintains a fresh sound like new. We have confirmed that the sound quality is comparable to the current logo model.
*Although listed as no noticeable scratches or dirt due to minor scuffs, it is practically an extremely beautiful item, close to unused.

[Impression of the sound]
It's superb analog sound that you can tell at first listen. It has the characteristic tightness and silky harmonics of a diode bridge, and remains extremely natural even when applied deeply. The outline, positioning, and center of gravity of the sound are perfectly settled, elevating your mix to a professional quality several levels higher.
It combines analog warmth with modern speed. It has a tangible presence of sound, as if you can touch it with your fingertips, which plugins can never achieve. It is a masterpiece worthy of Rupert Neve's 50-year career, representing the pinnacle he reached in his later years, and is irreplaceable by other equipment.

[Contents, Shipping, and Other]
- Main unit (cleaned), original box, power cable, all instruction manuals, (bonus) 3-pin to 2-pin conversion plug.
- It will be shipped securely with double packaging, where the original box is further wrapped in cushioning material and cardboard.
- Reference new price: ¥495,000 - ¥517,000
- No pets, non-smoking environment
- Serial number in the 100s

[Information]
*Please note that prices may be revised without notice due to recent global events and fluctuations in logistics costs.
*As this item is also listed on other sites, please forgive us if it is sold out due to a timing difference.
*Please refrain from price negotiations.
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