PREAMPLIFIERS

Reference 20

Preamplifier
The Reference 20 is the culmination of a singular objective: to advance beyond the established limits of preamplifier architecture and redefine what is possible in line-stage performance.

Reference 7

Preamplifier
The Reference 7 was created to bring the full measure of Audio Research’s latest work and advancement to a broader expression of the reference preamplifier.

LS28SE

Preamplifier
Capitalizing on similar wiring & component changes in the REF6SE and REF Phono 3SE adds to the LS28SE’s pedigree. This flexible preamplifier draws on the development of Reference models and delivers classic Audio Research performance.

LS-2

Preamplifier
The LS-2 is an exceptional new tube preamplifier that embodies the essence of high-performance audio. With a design that features a cathode follower and eliminates any solid-state devices from its signal path, the LS-2 prioritizes purity and authenticity in sound reproduction.

LS-3

Preamplifier
The LS-3 is an exciting new preamplifier that showcases the innovative work of our dedicated team of solid-state engineers. While it may appear externally identical to the LS-2, the LS-3 represents a significant advancement in solid-state design and technology.

POWER AMPLIFIERS

Reference 330M

Monoblock Power Amplifier
The mighty Reference 330M 330 watt monoblock is the culmination of everything we have learned over 50+ years. The finest amplifier ever created by Audio Research, the 330M must be experienced to understand its peerless performance.

Reference 160M MkII

Monoblock Power Amplifier
The Reference 160M MkII is a central pillar in the Audio Research range of Reference Amplifiers. With its trademark GhostMeter™ and four KT150 tubes, the 160M delivers new benchmark in musicality in every criterion of performance.

Reference 160S

Stereo Power Amplifier
The REF160S stereo power amplifier distills the astonishing resolution, dynamic impact, musical purity and finesse of the 160M into one beautiful and attainable chassis. It was designed for the music lover in all of us.

Reference 80S

Stereo Power Amplifier
Like every Reference amplifier before it, the 80S is a fully-balanced differential design. With switchable Pentode/Triode operation to suit listening taste, the 80S packs authority and refinement into an amplifier with two KT150 tubes per channel.

D-80

Stereo Power Amplifier
The D-80 is a classically beautiful stereo power amplifier built on the esteemed Reference 80S platform, replacing the VT80SE and setting a new benchmark for vacuum-tube performance in its price range. This fully balanced differential design operates in Pentode mode, similar to the acclaimed 330M, elevating audio quality to an entirely new plateau.

S-200

Stereo Power Amplifier
The S-200 is an exceptional 200 WPC stereo power amplifier, thoughtfully crafted by our dedicated solid-state engineering team. Building on the successful circuit topology of the S-100, the S-200 takes performance to the next level, expertly tuned to provide greater dynamics demands and higher output. This amplifier is designed for those who crave not just power, but a profound connection to their music.

S-100

Stereo Power Amplifier
With a powerful output of 100 WPC, this stereo power amplifier is the culmination of passion and ingenuity from our newly formed solid-state engineering team, designed to breathe life into your favorite recordings. Like the S-200, the S-100 is a pure Class A/B design, on a dual mono platform and is  conservatively rated, doubling into 4 ohms via dual toroidal transformers and a fully balanced stereo circuit.

INTEGRATED AMPLIFIERS

I/70

Integrated Amplifier
The I/70 Integrated Amplifier offers a significant leap in audio performance and flexibility that will captivate music lovers and audiophiles alike. Designed with precision and passion, the I/70 is engineered to provide an extraordinary listening experience, making it a centerpiece in any high-fidelity audio system.

I/55

Integrated Amplifier
The I/55 takes advantages of new features and advancements from the I/70 to create a worthy successor to the I/50. I/55 imports all of the functionality of the I/70 into a chassis that maintains the look and power output of the I/50.

SOURCES: ANALOG

Reference Phono 10

PHONO STAGE
The Reference Phono 10 is our ultimate phono stage. It embodies everything we know about phono playback and incorporates many of the insights gained in the development of the Reference Anniversary and Reference 10 line-stage preamplifiers.

PH9

PHONO STAGE
Our classic all-tube phono stage offers the perfect match with a broad range of cartridges and tonearms. Flexible operation ensures that all-important calibration can be perfectly executed for proper setup. 

SOURCE: DIGITAL

DAC 9

TUBE DAC
The DAC9 combines a vacuum-tube analog section with a renowned D-A converter capable of decoding DSD music files and PCM files up to 384kHz.

ACCESSORIES

New ARC Remote

Upgrade your old ARC remote with our hand-crafted unit, made from a solid billet of aluminum with a black Cerakote finish.

Audio Research: Making The Music Glow

The company’s first 50 years are celebrated in this lavish volume, sized with the dimensions of an LP sleeve.