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Audio Research LS-3 Stereo Preamplifier w/ DAC Upgrade

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Original price $9,450.00 (34% Off Est. Retail)
Original price From $6,199.00
Original price $9,450.00 (34% Off Est. Retail)
Current price $6,199.00
From $6,199.00
Current price $6,199.00

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Product Highlights

The Audio Research LS3 preamplifier features a balanced JFET input stage and Class-A output stages, providing 13dB of unbalanced and 19dB of balanced gain. By omitting tone controls, this design maximizes signal purity and transparency. It bridges the gap between solid-state speed and tube-like musicality, delivering a neutral and revealing soundstage. This robust, minimalist construction ensures an authentic listening experience that honors the original source material.

Stereophile and Hi Fi Critic list the LS3 as a recommended component, praising its holographic imaging and well-defined bass. Users celebrate its midrange fidelity and transparent sound, identifying it as a high-value classic. Its reputation for reliability and sonic precision offers high-end performance without the complexity of vacuum tubes. This preamplifier serves as a sophisticated foundation for any dedicated high-fidelity audio system.
Brand Audio Research
Type Preamplifiers
MSRP $9,450.00
SKU # 93511
Serial # SN056366
Cosmetic Rating

9 - Excellent condition with no notable blemishes.

Functional Notes

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

Age Less than one year
Owners 1
Service History None

Preamplifier, Remote, Power Cable, Factory Packaging

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