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Audio Research Reference 160S










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Audio Research Reference 160S
MSRP: $28,000
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Power Output | 140 watts continuous from 20Hz to 20kHz. 1kHz total harmonic distortion typically 1% at 140 watts, below 0.04% at 1 watt. (Note that actual power output is dependent upon both line voltage and “condition” i.e.: if power line has high distortion, maximum power will be affected adversely, although from a listening standpoint this is not critical) |
Power Bandwidth | (-3dB Points) 5Hz to 70kHz |
Frequency Response | (-3dB points at 1 watt) 0.5Hz to 110kHz |
Input Sensitivity | 2.4V RMS Balanced for rated output. (25.5 dB gain into 8 ohms) |
Input Impedance | 300k ohms Balanced; 100k ohms Single-ended |
Output Polarity | Non-inverting. Balanced input pin 2+ (IEC-268) |
Output Taps | 4, 8, 16 ohms |
Output Regulation | Approximately 0.6dB 16 OHM LOAD TO OPEN CIRCUIT (Damping factor approximately 14) |
Overall Negative Feedback | 14dB |
Slew Rate | 13 volts/microsecond |
Rise Time | 2.0 microseconds |
Power Requirements | 105-130VAC 60Hz (210-250VAC 50Hz) 875 watts at rated output, 700 watts in Triode mode, 500 watts at “idle”, 3.6 watts off |
Tubes Required | 4 matched pair KT150 (Power output V1-4); 4 6H30 (Gain stage V5 and V6) |
Dimensions | Width 19.0” (48.26 cm) Height 10.25” (26 cm) Depth 21.5” (54,61 cm) With Handles and Connectors: 24” (60.96 cm) |
Weight | 100lbs |