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Preamplifiers — Audio Research Reference 6SE

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Audio Research Reference 6SE
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Audio Research Reference 6SE operates in pure Class A and uses 6H30 "long-lived" lamps (six pieces) in the main stage. The power supply is built, again, on the 6H30 and 6550. Audio Research Reference 6SE has the widest bandwidth - from 0.4 to 200,000 Hz. The gain is 6-12 dB (RCA/XLR).

Specifications

  • Model name

    Reference 6SE

  • Analog inputs (balanced)

    4

  • Analog inputs (single-ended)

    4

  • Analog outputs (balanced)

    3

  • Analog outputs (single-ended)

    3

  • Gain (dBu)

    12dB Balanced output, 6dB SE

  • Input sensitivity (mV)

    N/A

  • Output voltage (V)

    N/A

  • Input impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    120 000

  • Input impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    60 000

  • Output impedance (balanced) (Ω)

    600

  • Output impedance (single-ended) (Ω)

    300

  • Maximum output level (balanced) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Maximum output level (single-ended) (dBu)

    N/A

  • Volume control range (dBu)

    N/A

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

    0.4

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

    200 000

  • Signal to Noise Ratio (SNR, unweighted) (dB)

    N/A

  • Total Harmonic Distortion + Noise (THD+N) (%)

    <0.01

  • Dimensions (mm)

    480 × 198 × 419

  • Weight (kg)

    13

  • Official link

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