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Audio Research Reference 160S Stereo Amplifier - 13610

Audio Research Reference 160S Stereo Amplifier - 13610

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Audio Research Reference 160S Stereo Amplifier - 13610

Audio Research is pleased to announce the Reference 160S stereo power amplifier. A vacuum-tube design, it follows in the footsteps of the internationally-acclaimed 160M monaural power amplifier, introduced in 2018, which has won multiple amplifier-of the-year honors from publications such as Stereophile, Hi-Fi+, and others.

The Reference 160S (REF160S) carries-over the stunning look of the 160M, with dual GhostMeters that float in front of the eight KT150 output power tubes.

The 160S continues the feature set introduced in the 160M, including a proprietary auto-bias circuit, switchable Triode or Ultralinear modes of operation, balanced and single-ended inputs, and an output tube monitoring mode. The 160S also uses a four-layer circuit board, allowing music to emanate from a jet-black background.

With a weight of 100 lbs. and a chassis depth of 21.5“(54.6 cm), two rear handles were added to make it easier to lift and move. Larger 120mm, low profile fans are built into the bottom cover plate horizontally to provide ventilation.

The REF160S distills the astonishing resolution, dynamic impact, musical purity and finesse of the 160M into one beautiful and attainable chassis. It was designed for the music lover in all of us.

Frequency Response +0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load)
Distortion Less than 0.006% at 2V RMS Balanced output
Gain Main output (SE or BAL input): 12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output; Tape output: 0dB
Input Impedance 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE; Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Processor (XLR and RCA connectors)
Output Impedance 600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE main (2); 20K ohms minimum load, 2000pF max capacitance; Outputs (3): 2 Main, 1 Tape
Output Polarity Non-inverting
Maximum Input 20V RMS maximum Balanced, 10V RMS SE
Rated Outputs 2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load; Max balanced output: 30V RMS at <0.5% THD at 1kHz
Crosstalk -80dB or better at 1kHz
Controls Volume (104 steps); Push Buttons: Power, Mute, Interactive Touch Panel; Rear RS-232 control and IR input
Power Supplies Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies; Automatic 40 sec warm-up/brown-out mute; Line regulation <0.01%
Noise 1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise (109dB below 2V RMS output)
Tube Complement (8) 6H30P dual triodes, plus (2) 6550C and (2) 6H30P in power supply
 
 

Audio Research Reference 160S Stereo Amplifier - 13610

Audio Research is pleased to announce the Reference 160S stereo power amplifier. A vacuum-tube design, it follows in the footsteps of the internationally-acclaimed 160M monaural power amplifier, introduced in 2018, which has won multiple amplifier-of the-year honors from publications such as Stereophile, Hi-Fi+, and others.

The Reference 160S (REF160S) carries-over the stunning look of the 160M, with dual GhostMeters that float in front of the eight KT150 output power tubes.

The 160S continues the feature set introduced in the 160M, including a proprietary auto-bias circuit, switchable Triode or Ultralinear modes of operation, balanced and single-ended inputs, and an output tube monitoring mode. The 160S also uses a four-layer circuit board, allowing music to emanate from a jet-black background.

With a weight of 100 lbs. and a chassis depth of 21.5“(54.6 cm), two rear handles were added to make it easier to lift and move. Larger 120mm, low profile fans are built into the bottom cover plate horizontally to provide ventilation.

The REF160S distills the astonishing resolution, dynamic impact, musical purity and finesse of the 160M into one beautiful and attainable chassis. It was designed for the music lover in all of us.

Frequency Response +0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load)
Distortion Less than 0.006% at 2V RMS Balanced output
Gain Main output (SE or BAL input): 12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output; Tape output: 0dB
Input Impedance 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE; Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Processor (XLR and RCA connectors)
Output Impedance 600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE main (2); 20K ohms minimum load, 2000pF max capacitance; Outputs (3): 2 Main, 1 Tape
Output Polarity Non-inverting
Maximum Input 20V RMS maximum Balanced, 10V RMS SE
Rated Outputs 2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load; Max balanced output: 30V RMS at <0.5% THD at 1kHz
Crosstalk -80dB or better at 1kHz
Controls Volume (104 steps); Push Buttons: Power, Mute, Interactive Touch Panel; Rear RS-232 control and IR input
Power Supplies Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies; Automatic 40 sec warm-up/brown-out mute; Line regulation <0.01%
Noise 1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise (109dB below 2V RMS output)
Tube Complement (8) 6H30P dual triodes, plus (2) 6550C and (2) 6H30P in power supply