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Audio Research Reference 5

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It's not going to win an award with its looks, but in terms of sonic quality, this preamp is the best we've ever heardRead more
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  • 0.2, 200000 Hz
  • 0.01 %
  • Wired
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Audio Research Reference 5 - Full Specifications

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Connectivity
Connectivity technologyWired
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Design
Colour of productSilver
Built-in displayyes
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Technical details
Frequency range0.2 - 200000
Input impedance300000.0 Ω
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD)0.01 %
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Dimensions
Width18.9 in
Depth15.51 in
Height7.01 in
Weight30.64 lb

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Audio Research Reference 5 Audio Research - Editorial Reviews (1)

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Audio Research Reference 5 Home review
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Published: 26.07.2010
Home review
5.0

It's not going to win an award with its looks, but in terms of sonic quality, this preamp is the best we've ever heard

By What Hi-Fi?
7 minute read

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