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Audio Research to Debut Six New Products at AXPONA

04.04.2025 14:20 | ~1 minute read

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At the upcoming AXPONA show (April 11-13, 2025) in Schaumberg, IL, Audio Research will introduce six new audio components that represent the culmination of 55 years of experience.

Image source - (c) Audio Research
Image source - (c) Audio Research

So, we are waiting for the Audio Research LS-2 (tube) and LS-3 (solid-state) preamplifiers, Audio Research S-100 and S-200 Class A/B solid-state amplifiers, Audio Research D-80 tube amplifier, and the Audio Research I/70 tube integrated amp (the top amplifier in the integrated amp line after the I/50). The demonstration will take place in a system presented by dealer Quintessence Audio.

Image source - (c) Audio Research
Image source - (c) Audio Research

Technical specifications of the devices will be announced later.

Image source - (c) Audio Research
Image source - (c) Audio Research
Image source - (c) Audio Research
Image source - (c) Audio Research
Audio Research LS-3
Audio Research LS-3. Image source - (c) Audio Research
Audio Research S-100
Audio Research S-100. Image source - (c) Audio Research

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