Power amplifiers stereo — Audio Research Reference 160S
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Audio Research Reference 160S
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With dual GhostMeters in front of the eight output power tubes Reference 160S uses
proprietary auto-bias circuit, switchable Triode or Ultralinear modes of operation, and a four-layer circuit board. Tubes included 4 x matched pair KT150, and 4 x 6H30.
proprietary auto-bias circuit, switchable Triode or Ultralinear modes of operation, and a four-layer circuit board. Tubes included 4 x matched pair KT150, and 4 x 6H30.
Specifications
Model name
Reference 160S
Input sensitivity (mV)
N/A
Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)
300000
Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
100000
Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)
N/A
Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)
N/A
Max current (A)
N/A
Output power (8Ω) (W)
2 x 140
Output power (4Ω) (W)
2 x 140
Gain (dBu)
25.5
Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)
0.5
Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)
110000
Signal to Noise Ratio (dB)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (0% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (100% global feedback) (%)
N/A
Max power consumption (W)
N/A
Damping factor
14
Dimensions (mm)
N/A
Weight (kg)
N/A
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