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Audio Research Reference Phono 3 Tube Phono Preamplifier; MM / MC Phono; Silver
Audio Research Reference Phono 3 Tube Phono Preamplifier Highlights
Product: Audio Research Reference Phono 3 Tube Phono Preamplifier; MM / MC Phono; Silver
Product SKU: 52090
Serial Number: SN48268
Voltage: 120V
Cosmetic Description: Very good condition with minimal visible cosmetic wear including minor scratches on the clear top cover panel of the chassis. This item looks like new from just a few feet away. You'll have to examine very closely to find any signs of wear.
What is Included: Phono Preamplifer, Upgraded remote, Standard remote, Seven Sovtek 6H30Pi tubes, One Sovtek 6550WE, Power cable, Factory packaging
Functional Notes: Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age: 1 Year
# of Owners: 1
Tobacco Exposure: No
Service History: None
Other Notes: Tube Hours 2289
Integrated MM / MC Phono stage.
"The term ‘reference’ still has meaning for Audio Research, and it doesn’t use the term lightly. The Reference Phono 3 is a true reference point in turntable replay, as it extracts a remarkable amount of information from the cartridge, and yet plays it in a manner that invites you to listen to more and more albums. Those hundreds of hours of run-in will never be viewed as a chore, more as a pleasure, unveiling both what your records are capable of and just how much better your Reference Phono 3 gets. And those hundreds of hours will pass quickly, too. From a position of not firing the ejector seat on my own career at least, there can be no ‘best’ in high-end audio, but the Audio Research Reference Phono 3 is one of those rare devices that gets closer to ‘best’ than most. Highly recommended." - Alan Sircom, Hi-Fi +
Reviews: HiFi Plus
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