Audio Research
Reference 160S
The Reference 160S is Audio Research's stereo-chassis take on its acclaimed Reference 160M monoblocks, packing the same eight KT150 output tubes, floating "GhostMeter" displays, and switchable Triode/Ultralinear operation into a single, more affordable box. It offers nearly the same sound quality as the monoblock pair at roughly two-thirds the price (Stereophile).
MSRP
$22,000
Used market · Mint
$15,550
MSRP to used market
From $22,000 at launch to $15,550 today.
Specifications
- THD
- Typically 1% at 140 W, <0.04% at 1 W (1 kHz)
- Price
- $22,000 USD
- Weight
- 100 lbs net
- Dimensions
- 19.0 x 10.25 x 21.5 in (24 in with handles/connectors)
- Output taps
- 4, 8, 16 ohms
- Power output
- 140 W/ch continuous, 20 Hz–20 kHz
- Damping factor
- ~14
- Input impedance
- 300k ohms balanced, 100k ohms single-ended
- Tube complement
- 8x KT150 (power), 4x 6H30 (gain stage)
- Frequency response
- 0.5 Hz – 110 kHz (-3dB at 1W)
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