Audio Research PH8 Stereo Phono Preamplifier; MM/MC

Audio Research PH8 Stereo Phono Preamplifier Highlights

Product: Audio Research PH8 Stereo Phono Preamplifier; MM/MC

Product SKU: 86980

Serial Number: 20505804

Input Voltage: 120V

Cosmetic Description: Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.

What is Included: Phono Preamplifier, Remote, Manual, 3 Sovtek 6H30N-EB Tubes, 1 6550C Tube, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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

Age: Unknown

# of Owners: 1

Tobacco Exposure: No

Service History: None

MSRP: $6995

Other Notes: This preamplifier has under 1200 hours on it per the original owner. 

"The PH8 benefits from a number of circuit and parts improvements derived from the award-winning REF Phono 2. Rather than using the four 6922s of its predecessor, the PH8 uses two 6H30 tubes along with special low-noise FETs; vacuum tube regulation incorporates a 6550 and a 6H30, as featured in the REF Phono 2 and REF5. Capacitors are all the same types as those used in the REF Phono 2, including the same coupling caps, and Teflon caps used in both the RIAA stage and as bypass caps. There is also a new R-core transformer. Circuit board material is the same as in our Reference products.

Bandwidth is extraordinary, with -3dB points below 0.3dB and above 400kHz. Distortion is vanishingly low, and gain is a very healthy 58 dB, allowing the PH8 to be used with low output moving coil cartridges and an appropriate line stage." - Audio Research

Product Specifications

Manual

Reviews:  Review 1

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