Audio Research Details Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier
The company's latest premium audio component has been revealed.
Audio Research has announced its new Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier. The device builds upon the previously released 160M Mono Amp, and is set to launch in Q3 2019 for an MSRP of $20,000.
The Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier features a vacuum-tube design with dual transparent power meters positioned in front of eight KT150 output power tubes. In addition, the amp uses a proprietary auto-bias circuit, and offers switchable Triode or Ultra linear modes of operation, balanced and single-ended inputs, an output tube monitoring mode, and a four-layer circuit board.
Here's a rundown of key product details per Audio Research:
- Weight: 100 Lbs.
- Depth: 21.5”
- Retail Price: $20,000
- Power Rating: 140 WPC
- 2 Rear Handles (for increased mobility)
- Product will begin shipping in Q3 of 2019
And beyond the new Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier, Audio Research also recently announced new versions of its CD6 and Reference CD9 Transport/DAC with tweaked designs and refreshed faceplates. The CD6SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $10,000 and the REFCD9SE is now available for a suggested retail price of $15,000. Options for natural silver or black anodized front panels and handles are available for both units.
Meanwhile, other products in the current Audio Research lineup include:
- REF 6 Stereo preamplifier
- PH9 Foundation Series Phono Preamplifier
- Reference Phono 3 Vacuum-tube phono preamplifier
- DAC 9 Foundation Series Digital-to-Analog Converter
- Reference 160M Vacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier
- VSi75VT Integrated Stereo Amplifier
- VT80SE The Audio Research amplifier of the Foundation Series
- LS28 Class-A vacuum-tube line stage
- Reference 75 SE Vacuum Tube Stereo Power Amplifier, 75 Watts
- Reference 150 SEVacuum Tube Stereo Power Amplifier, 150 Watts
- Reference 250 SEVacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier, 250 Watts
- Reference 750 SEVacuum Tube Monaural Power Amplifier Tower, 750 Watts
- Reference Phono 10 Phono Preamplifier
- Reference 10 Line Stage Preamplifier
Source: Audio Research
