Audio Research
Reference 6SE
Introduced 2020$17,000 MSRP
SE update of Audio Research's Reference 6 tube line stage with upgraded wiring and capacitors, running six 6H30P triodes plus tube power supply regulation.
MSRP
$17,000
Used market · Excellent
$13,000
-24% vs MSRP
as of Sep 26, 2026MSRP to used market
From $9,500 at launch to $13,000 today.
Specifications
- Type
- tube line stage
- Inputs
- 4x XLR, 4x RCA
- Outputs
- 2x XLR, 1x RCA, record out
- Topology
- 6x 6H30P triodes, 6550WE/6H30P regulated power supply
- Weight
- 37 lbs
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