Audio Research LS16 Stereo Tube Preamplifier; Black

Product: Audio Research LS16 Stereo Tube Preamplifier; Black

Product SKU: 13068

Serial Number: 50001707

Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: 8/10 Excellent condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including a 2mm scratch on the top of the right handle and two pinprick nicks in the same location on the left handle, a 1mm nick on the top edge of the left side of the faceplate, and a 2mm scuff on the left side of the faceplate front. Also, there is a slight indentation and 1/2" scuff on the left side of the preamplifier's chassis. This item shows some wear consistent with its age but is still presentable and sounds wonderful.

What is Included: Preamplifier, 4 Audio Research 6DJ4 tubes by Golden Dragon, remote, power cable, factory packaging

Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: 2

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $2995

Other Notes: "Inside the LS16, you will find a new Class A gain circuit using four 6922 twin triodes with our proprietary clear damping rings, plus greater energy storage, the latest Infinicaps and improved power-supply regulation. The result is a sonic presentation that goes way, way beyond the LS15! Highs are better defined with a finer grain structure and less electronic hash, the midrange is more pure and open, while bass control, extension and dynamics are vastly improved from the LS15. Overall, there is much greater musical and tonal coherence from top to bottom, while definition of musical structure is more vivid and natural. This wonderfully balanced preamplifier mates extremely well with every vacuum-tube and solid-state amplifier we've tried.

Once you hear it, you will agree that the LS16 represents a new threshold of value for high-end audio preamplifiers, combining versatile features and improved sonic performance. Because of the many improvements and changes, it is not possible to update an LS15 to the LS16 configuration."

Product Specifications

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Reviews:  Home Theater Review

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