Audio Research I/50 Integrated Amplifier

The Audio Research I/50 offers a whole new music listening experience with its functional simplicity, stunning visual appeal, and sublime musical output. Hand-crafted with utmost attention to detail in Minnesota, each unit of the I/50 undergoes a listening test by sonic designer Warren Gehl. It comes in six attractive colours and features Cerakote finishes that not only look beautiful but also last long. The I/50 has a modular design that allows the installation of two audio modules, a Phono Stage, and a D/A Converter (coming soon). The high current 50 watt per channel amplifier can drive various speakers, while a headphone jack allows for personal listening. Key Features: 3 x single-ended (RCA) inputs and 1 x Balanced (XLR) inputs Two matched pairs of 6550WE vacuum tubes, along with three 6922 tubes Optional Phono Module (Compatible with moving magnet and high-output moving coil cartridges)

Audio Research Reference 160M MkII Mono Power Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. This is priced each, not per pair. The Reference 160M MkII (REF 160M MkII) Monoblock Power Amplifier is a unique creation that has been in development for two years. It has a distinctive design, unparalleled sound quality, and is unmistakably Audio Research. The refined audio topology has fewer and better components in the signal-path as compared to previous designs. The amplifier offers switchable Ultralinear/Triode operation, proprietary auto-bias, output tube monitoring and protection, an advanced power meter, and much more - a combination of features that has never been seen before in an Audio Research amplifier.

Audio Research Reference 160S Stereo Power Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. 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.

Audio Research Reference 80S Stereo Power Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The Reference 80S stereo amplifier continues Audio Research’s latest design effort in creating a vacuum-tube amplifier that not only redefines ultimate music reproduction, but does it in an incredibly beautiful package. The 80S was created for the music lover who does not require the output power of its larger siblings, the Reference 160S stereo and 160M mono amplifiers. The 80S continues the design ethos, including dual GhostMeters® that float in front of four KT150 output tubes. Extruded panels, a vital part of the all-aluminum chassis, provide rigidity and beauty.

Audio Research Reference 6SE Line Stage Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Audio Research has produced some of the finest components for music reproduction; this is especially true with regard to preamplifiers. In 1973, the SP3 was hailed by every major critic as the best preamplifier available, and this tradition of excellence has continued ever since. The Reference Series from Audio Research was first introduced in 1995 and has been the ultimate representation of performance, musicality and dynamics. The Reference 6SE is the latest chapter in our story. With a single gain stage, the 6SE is a fully-balanced, Class-A design with zero feedback. In addition to six long-life 6H30 tubes in the gain stage, the enormous and highly-regulated power supply has another 6H30 with a 6550 providing vacuum-tube regulation.

Audio Research Reference Phono 3SE Phono Stage

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. When Audio Research was founded in 1970, analog vinyl playback was the de facto music source of the time. Audio Research has either incorporated or built stand-alone phono stages since the very beginning and has continuously provided phono preamplification, even during the height of digital music. The Reference Phono 3SE is the next great advancement in analog playback and represents a new benchmark. The knowledge gained in the creation of Audio Research’s award-winning Reference 160-series amplifiers has transitioned to both Reference preamplifiers. The Reference Phono 3SE continues the upgrades introduced in the Reference 6SE line-stage, including a number of new, ultra-high-quality parts judiciously incorporated into its design and ushering in a new level of sonic accuracy and musicality. Due to the extremely low-level nature of the signals involved in a phono stage, the component and wiring upgrades incorporated in the Reference Phono 3SE combine to create a startling advancement in performance. The improvements heard immediately include enhanced resolution at all levels, greater purity and focus, improved transient speed and snap, and better dynamic shading. The sum of these improvements is exceptional, further breaking down the barrier between reproduced sound and the immediacy of a live event.

Audio Research VT80SE Stereo Power Amplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Audio Research are pleased to introduce the VT80SE, the amplifier with the widest appeal to the greatest number of music lovers worldwide. By combining world-class performance with flexibility and features like auto-bias, the VT80SE has been an amp that is easy to take home and just forget as you enjoy your music collection again for the first time. The big change from the VT80 to the new VT80SE is upgrading the KT120 tubes to the higher performance KT150 output tubes. Everyone should know that they have been deeply enamored with the KT150 as Audio Research feature it in all of their other amplifiers, from the VSi75 to the REF 750SE. Its performance is unparalleled and its 3,000 hour average life allows years of uninterrupted listening. The VT80 was originally designed with the KT120, the predecessor to the KT150, but these two tubes are electrically interchangeable and the demand for delivering the VT80 with the KT150 could be ignored no longer.

Audio Research LS28SE Line Stage Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The LS28SE line stage is a flexible and intuitive preamplifier. Four balanced and four single-ended inputs, and two sets of both balanced and single-ended outputs, allow maximum connectivity. The straightforward menu allows control of numerous parameters, including input naming, tube hours, auto shutdown, and home theater passthrough. Phase invert and mono are also standard functions. At the heart of the LS28SE are four 6H30 vacuum tubes in the analog circuit. While the LS28SE is the perfect match for any Audio Research amplifier, it has been designed to work with nearly any amplifier on the market today.

Audio Research PH9 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The PH9 phono preamplifier is a great pairing with most cartridge and turntable combinations. A trio of 6H30 vacuum tubes are at the core of a simple and clear signal path to provide the most transparent preamplification possible. Five different impedance settings allow for cartridge loading, which can be changed on the fly with the included metal remote. Cartridge impedance, tube hours, auto shutdown, and other features are included in the menu system.

Audio Research DAC 9 Tube DAC

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. The DAC9 digital-to-analog converter decodes most current formats with state-of-the-art vacuum tube technology. Five digital connections – USB, RCA, BNC, AES/EBU, and Toslink – provide connectivity to all of your digital sources. Quad DAC architecture provides a balanced digital signal, wide dynamic range, and decoding resolutions from red book CD up to 384 kHz and native DSD sampling rates. A pair of 6H30 vacuum tubes are the heart of the analog circuit. Both balanced and single-ended connectors are provided for output connectivity. Native-rate upsampling and selectable digital filters allow customization of the digital signal. Audio Research is pleased to introduce the Foundation Series. From the same engineering and design team responsible for the award-winning Reference Series, the Foundation family of vacuum tube components has been created to provide incredible musical experiences. Spatial definition, dynamics and detail abound while providing the most natural musical experience.

Audio Research Reference Phono 10 MM/MC Phono Preamplifier

Please Note: This item cannot be ordered online. If you are interested, please click on the 'Enquire' button above. Vinyl record playback has been an integral part of Audio Research since our founding in 1970. Think back to the great phono stages built into the defining preamplifiers of their day, among them the SP3, SP6, SP8, SP10, and SP11. Even after the introduction of the compact disc in 1982, phono sections remained a revered part of our preamplifiers. The first Audio Research phono preamplifier in a separate chassis was introduced in 1992. After all this time, we are proud to finally introduce the first two-chassis phono preamplifier in our history, the Reference Phono 10. This model number was designated because it mirrors its line-stage counterpart, the Reference 10, providing an unsurpassed level of performance in its category. The front panel has a 7” diagonal touch screen mounted asymmetrically, and only two buttons for power and mute. The interactive touch screen allows the user to change inputs (and input names), equalization, loading, gain, muting, foreground and background colors of the display, display intensity, and tube hours. Control functions are duplicated on the supplied metal remote. The front and side panels are 3/8” brushed and anodized aluminum, and the tops of both units are acrylic with a laser-cut perforation pattern (chosen for its sonic benefits).