Audio Research REF 5 Tube Preamplifier, excellent condition, OVP : SOLD to Denmark

Audio Research Ref-5 Balanced Tube Reference Preamplifier : SOLD to Denmark
Original Price : € 14.600,00

EN.

General : Reference class balanced tube preamplifier

Technical : The Audio Research REF-5 preamplifier is one of the best preamplifiers in the world, period. The Ref5 is balanced from input to output, and fully equipped with tubes. Both in the power supply and in the audio circuits, only tubes are used throughout. It is also one of the most modern tube preamplifiers in the world. Incredibly solid and beautifully built, with many unique features. The volume control is an age-resistant stepped attenuator. A large display on the front tells you the exact volume level, and more. Audio Research is one of the most reliable manufacturers when it comes to building tube amplifiers.

Listening : The Audio Research REF5 is truly a king of imaging, detail and dynamics. You hear and feel details you have never heard before. The 3-dimensionality is overwhelming. The Ref 5 combines excellently with various brands of transistor and tube power amplifiers. It feels as if you have received a different, much more powerful power amplifier. But especially striking is that you are listening to music rather than an audio system. Very special and very fine. This Audio Research REF5 is finished in silver, and is in like-new condition, and is also completely intact, including original packaging.

Specifications of this unit :

Brand : Audio Research USA

Model : REF 5

Type : Balanced Reference Line Preamplifier

Reviews : Stereophile, The Absolute Sound, Soundstage Hifi

Technical Condition : 10/10

Visual Condition : 9.5/10

Tube Counter : 2800

Ohm-Audio bv Warranty : 6 Months, tubes 1 month

Original packaging (OVP) : Yes

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 : Silver

Trade-in : Yes