{"product_id":"audio-research-reference-150se-stereo-tube-power-amplifier-w-factory-box-black","title":"Audio Research - Reference 150SE - Stereo Tube Power Amplifier w\/Factory Box - Black","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Audio Research Reference 150 SE is a reference-level stereo tube power amplifier designed to deliver exceptional authority, transparency, dimensionality, and musical realism. The SE version builds upon the acclaimed Reference 150 with significant performance enhancements, including the use of KT150 output tubes, giving the amplifier greater dynamic capability, improved resolution, and effortless control while preserving the natural, engaging presentation for which Audio Research is renowned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDelivering 150 watts per channel, the Reference 150 SE combines substantial power with the refinement and spacious presentation of Audio Research’s vacuum-tube designs. Its fully balanced signal path, robust regulated power supply, and carefully engineered output stage allow it to confidently drive a wide variety of high-performance loudspeakers. From delicate low-level detail to demanding dynamic passages, the REF 150 SE offers the scale, control, and musical involvement expected from Audio Research’s Reference Series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis example is finished in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand is in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eexcellent pre-owned condition\u003c\/strong\u003e. It has only\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1,251 hours on the tubes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand includes the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eoriginal factory box and owner’s manual\u003c\/strong\u003e. With low tube hours, excellent cosmetic condition, and its original packaging, this is a particularly attractive example of the Reference 150 SE.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference Series stereo vacuum-tube power amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e150 watts per channel output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKT150 vacuum-tube output stage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFully balanced circuit architecture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBalanced XLR input connectivity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAudio Research automatic bias monitoring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFront-panel tube monitoring indicators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12V remote trigger capability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReference Series construction and component quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned and manufactured in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eType:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eStereo Vacuum-Tube Power Amplifier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Output:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e150 Watts Per Channel Continuous, 20 Hz – 20 kHz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Bandwidth:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e5 Hz – 70 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFrequency Response:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e0.5 Hz – 120 kHz (-3 dB)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Sensitivity:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e2.0V RMS Balanced for Rated Output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInput Impedance:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e300k Ohms Balanced\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Taps:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e4 Ohms, 8 Ohms, 16 Ohms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Regulation:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 0.6 dB, 8 Ohm Load\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTube Complement:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e8 x KT150 Output Tubes, 4 x 6H30 Driver Tubes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Requirements:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e105–125 VAC, 60 Hz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePower Consumption:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e700 Watts at Rated Output; 500 Watts at Idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions (W x H x D):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e19 x 10.5 x 19.5 in.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eApproximately 75 lbs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eBlack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONDITION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent pre-owned condition. 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