Audio Research REF10 Reference Linestage Preamplifier

Just as the Reference Anniversary was shockingly better than its predecessors, the Reference 10 offers a further level of resolution, refinement and dynamism that vividly improve the musical experience in every way.

About this product
Fantastic condition trade-in Audio Research Reference 10 Line Stage Preamplifier with Power Supply in Silver Finish. Unit comes in Audio Research boxes with owner’s manual, umbilicals, power cord, and remote control.

Unit is rated 8/10 for minor cosmetic wear consistent with age and use.

Warranty
This unit does not come with warranty.

SPECIFICATIONS
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0 -3dB 0.1Hz to 200kHz at rated output. (BALANCED, 200k ohms load.)

DISTORTION
Less than .006% at 2V RMS Balanced output.

GAIN
Main output (SE or BAL input)12dB Balanced output, 6dB Single Ended output. Tape output: 0dB. (Processor input: 0dB Balanced)

INPUT IMPEDANCE
120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE, Inputs (7): 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, PROCESSOR. (XLR and RCA connectors).

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE main (2), 20K ohms minimum load and 2000pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 main, 1 tape (XLR and RCA connectors).

OUTPUT POLARITY
Non inverting.

MAXIMUM INPUT
20V RMS maximum Balanced, (10V RMS SE).

RATED OUTPUTS
2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load (maximum balanced output capability is 30V RMS at less than 0.5% THD at 1kHz).

CROSSTALK
-80dB or better at 1kHz.

CONTROLS
Volume (104 steps). Push Buttons: Power, Mute, Interactive Touch Panel. Rear RS-232 control and IR input.

POWER SUPPLIES
Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 40 sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.

NOISE
1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise with volume at 1 (109dB below 2V RMS output.)

TUBE COMPLEMENT
(8)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (2 each) 6550C and 6H30P in power supply.

Covid-19 Update
Paragon has now resumed normal shipping operations. While our showroom remains temporarily closed to the public, we will begin offering curbside service on 4/30. We thank you for your patience and continued support.

Additional Information
Please call 734.662.3595 and ask for Richard if you have any questions about this product. We make every effort to update our ads quickly when inventory fluctuates, but we encourage you to call and check product availability, as we are also a brick and mortar store.

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