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Power amplifiers stereo — Audio Research Reference 80S

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Audio Research Reference 80S
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The model is made according to a push-pull scheme, and each channel has a pair of powerful KT150 lamps, providing a solid output power. The drivers are familiar to the company's 6H30 products. The amplifier is encased in a solid aluminum chassis, and GhostMeters branded arrow indicators are displayed on the transparent front panel. On the back panel there are unbalanced and balanced inputs, as well as separate terminals for connecting speaker systems with a resistance of 4-8-16 ohms.

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Specifications

  • Model name

    Reference 80S

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    300 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    75 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    N/A

  • Max current (A)

    N/A

  • Output power (8Ω) (W)

    70

  • Output power (4Ω) (W)

    N/A

  • Gain (dBu)

    N/A

  • Frequency response low +/- 3dB (Hz)

    0.7

  • Frequency response high +/- 3dB (Hz)

    94 000

  • 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

    N/A

  • Dimensions (mm)

    482.6 × 260 × 470

  • Weight (kg)

    28.2

  • Official link

    https://audioresearch.com/new_website/audio-research-reference-80s-stereo-power-amplifier/

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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.

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