Audio Research Reference 210

 

SOLD $22,500.00

JULY 2008

 

  • Black Face Plate

  • 2005 - R.R.P. US$19,990.00

  • Owners Manual

  • Made In U.S.A.

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The Absolute Sound Review

Hi-Fi Choice Review

Happy days are here again. Audio Research bowed to public demand and produced a true REFERENCE class amplifier at a lower price point than ever before! The Reference 210's are among my all time favorites and have to be heard to be believed. A complete redesign of internal circuitry provides amazing realism with transient speed like never before.

 

Specifications:
 

Power output 210 watts per channel continuous from 20Hz to 20kHz. 1kHz total harmonic distortion typically 0.5% at 210 watts, below .02% at 1 watt. Approximate actual power available at "clipping" 240 watts (1kHz).
Frequency response (-3dB points at 1 watt) 0.5Hz to 240 kHz.
Input sensitivity 1.7V RMS Balanced for rated output. (27 dB gain into 8 ohms.)
Input impedance 200K ohms Balanced
Output taps 4, 8 and 16 ohms
Output regulation Approximately 0.6dB ohm load to open circuit
Damping factor Approximately 14
Hum & noise Less than 0.3mV RMS - 106dB below rated output (IHF-A weighted, input shorted, 16 ohm output)
Power supply energy storage Approximately 787 joules.
Power requirements 105-130VAC 60Hz (260-250VAC 50Hz) 680 watts at rated output, 950 watts maximum, 380 watts at "idle", .15 watts off.
Tube complement (3 matched pairs) 6550C (Power output V1-6); (1 matched pair) 6550C (Driver V8-9); 2 - 6N1P (Gain stage V7 and Regulator Driver V10); 1 6550C (Regulator V11).
Dimensions 19" (48.3 cm) W x 8.75" (22.2 cm) H x 19.5" (49.5 cm) D. Handles extend 1.5" (3.8 cm) forward.
Weight 74 lbs. (33.6 kg) Net; 89 lbs. (40.4 kg) Shipping.