{"product_id":"audio-research-reference-80s-tube-power-amplifier-1","title":"Audio Research Reference 80S Tube Power Amplifier","description":"Specifications: Output wattage is 70 watts continuous per channel (33 watts in Triode mode). The Audio Research Reference 80S tube stereo power amplifier delivers flagship performance in an accessible form factor. This hand-built, fully balanced design utilizes four KT150 output tubes and two 6H30 tubes. It features dual GhostMeters, an auto-bias circuit correcting for tube age\/voltage, switchable Triode\/Pentode modes, an hour meter, whisper cooling, and 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm speaker taps.  \n\nReviewers praise the Reference 80S for its immersive scale and holographic soundstage. Critics highlight its sophisticated, silky top-end and a rich midrange that breathes lifelike warmth into vocals without fatigue. The bass is tuneful and enveloping, forming a solid foundation for complex tracks. Experts love the hassle-free auto-bias system, noting that the amplifier effortlessly handles large dynamic swings while maintaining exceptional transparency and instrumental delineation.  \n\nHigh-end tube amplification often requires tedious manual adjustment, but this design eliminates those maintenance headaches entirely. By bringing the emotional connection and holographic realism of flagship engineering into a practical footprint, it seamlessly coaxes peak performance out of your speakers. Anyone seeking luxurious build quality and uncompromising acoustic artistry will find this an enduring cornerstone that lets you skip the system tweaks and simply enjoy the music.","brand":"The Music Room","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53191860715801,"sku":"99584","price":8899.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0844\/4225\/1545\/files\/99584-5.jpg?v=1789489407","url":"https:\/\/tmraudio.com\/products\/audio-research-reference-80s-tube-power-amplifier-1","provider":"The Music Room","version":"1.0","type":"link"}