Description
Audio Research REF-5 Balanced Tube Reference Preamplifier
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General : Reference class balanced tube preamplifier
Technology : The Audio Research REF-5 preamplifier is one of the best preamplifiers in the world, period. The REF-5 is balanced from input to output, and fully equipped with tubes. Both in the power supply and in the audio circuits, it is tubes all the way. It is also one of the most modern tube preamplifiers in the world. Incredibly well built and beautifully designed, with many unique features. The volume control is an aging-free stepped attenuator. A large display on the front tells you exactly the volume level, and more. Audio Research is one of the most reliable manufacturers when it comes to building tube amplifiers.
Listening : The Audio Research REF-5 is truly an imaging, detail and dynamics king. You hear and feel details you have never heard before. The three-dimensionality is overwhelming. The REF-5 combines excellently with various brands of transistor and tube power amplifiers. The feeling arises as if you have received another, much more powerful power amplifier. But most notably, you notice that you are listening to music rather than an audio system. Very special and very beautiful. This Audio Research REF-5 is finished in silver and the tubes have 1240 hours played, and this Audio Research REF-5 is also in absolute mint condition, and is completely complete, including original packaging. Also, this Audio Research REF-5 has the optional metal top instead of the plexiglass top plate.
Specifications of this unit :
Brand : Audio Research USA
Model : REF-5
Serial Number : 79404903
Type : Balanced Reference Line Preamplifier
Reviews : WhatHifi, The Absolute Sound
Technical Condition : 10/10
Visual Condition : 10/10
Tube Hours : 1240 Hours
Warranty Ohm-Audio bv : 6 Months, Tubes 1 Month
Original Packaging (OVP) : Yes, original inner box only
Analog Inputs : 6 x Unbalanced Cinch, 6 x Balanced XLR
Outputs : 2 x Unbalanced Cinch, 2 x Balanced XLR, Tape Out XLR and Cinch
Weight : 16 Kg Net
Finish : SilverTrade-in Trade-in : Negotiable
