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About the Reference 160S
The Audio Research Reference 160S stereo power amplifier is the stereo counterpart to the acclaimed Reference 160M monoblock, featuring dual GhostMeters™ floating in front of eight KT150 output tubes. It offers 140 watts per channel continuous from 20Hz-20kHz in Ultralinear mode (70W in Triode), with proprietary auto-bias, output tube monitoring, balanced/single-ended inputs, 4/8/16-ohm taps, and quiet cooling fans. Renowned for holographic soundstaging, dynamic bass, refined midrange, and extended treble, it uses a four-layer circuit board for black backgrounds and jet-like performance. Designed for serious audiophiles seeking near-monoblock quality in a single chassis.
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