Audio Research VT100 MKIII Tube Hybrid Power Amplifier

Name: Audio Research VT100 MKIII Tube Hybrid Power Amplifier
Brand: Audio
SKU: 100897
Price: 3399.0 USD
Availability: InStock

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The Audio Research VT100 MkIII tube hybrid power amplifier delivers 100 watts per channel continuous into 8 ohms. Engineered to anchor reference audio systems, this high-performance component provides exceptional drive and composure across demanding loudspeaker loads. Its sophisticated topology pairs ultra-low-noise solid-state JFET input devices with four 6H30 Russian twin-triode driver tubes and four matched pairs of 6550C pentodes in the output stage. A robust power supply stores 540 joules of energy to ensure rapid dynamic response and effortless headroom. The rear panel incorporates balanced XLR and single-ended RCA inputs alongside dedicated 4-ohm and 8-ohm heavy-duty output transformer taps.

Critics across major audiophile publications have long celebrated the VT100 series, which earned Stereophile Class A Recommended Component status and high praise from The Absolute Sound. Reviewers lauded the MkIII revision for achieving a remarkably low noise floor, allowing micro-dynamic nuances and delicate spatial cues to emerge with pristine clarity. Outlets like SoundStage and Positive Feedback commended its organic tonal richness, visceral midbass control, and expansive holographic soundstage.

Investing in this amplifier brings lifelike scale, fluid musicality, and genuine emotional connection directly to your listening room. It handles dynamic musical passages with ease while letting individual instruments breathe naturally within an open, authentic soundscape.

Brand	Audio
Type	Power Amplifiers
Component Color	Silver
MSRP	$6,500.00
SKU #	100897
Serial #	67392007
Cosmetic Rating	7 - Good cosmetic condition with some minor visible cosmetic wear including a dent on the lower right corner of the faceplate, a scratch on the left handle, and blemishes throughout the faceplate and top plate. Despite these cosmetic imperfections, this amplifier still performs wonderfully and would make a great addition to any setup.
Functional Notes	Operational condition of this item is excellent, fully tested and no issues found.
Age	Unknown
Owners	1
Service History	None

Power amplifier, (8x) Sovtek 6550WE tubes, (4x) Sovtek 6H30Pi-EB tubes, Power cable, Owner's manual, Factory packaging

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