Audio Research Reference 6SE Line Stage Preamplifier

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Audio Research Reference 6SE Line Stage Preamplifier

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The Reference 6SE replaces the Reference 6 and offers the highest performance ever available in a single-chassis preamplifier. Benefitting from the development that went into the Reference 160-series amplifiers, and the latest Reference 750SEL, the 6SE incorporates a myriad of new parts that have been judiciously incorporated into its design.

The final 6SE would not have been possible without these revolutionary amplifiers.

Regardless of the recording, the improvement in sound is immediate and compelling. Effortless, dynamic, and dimensional. The speed and resolution merge with musical color and textures that are both accurate and captivating.

Technical Specifications

FREQUENCY RESPONSE: +0-3dB, 0.4Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load).

DISTORTION: Less than .01% at 2V RMS BAL output.

GAIN: Main output: 12dB Balanced output, 6dB SE output. Record out: 0dB (Processor input: 0dB BAL output).

INPUT IMPEDANCE: 120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE. Inputs: 4 balanced, 4 single-ended. Assignable processor passthrough.

OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE Main (2). 20K ohms minimum load and 2000pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 main, 1 record out (XLR and RCA connectors).

OUTPUT POLARITY: Non-inverting.

MAXIMUM INPUT: 18V RMS BAL, 9V RMS SE.

RATED OUTPUTS: 2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load (maximum balanced output capability is 70V RMS at less than 0.5% THD at 1kHz).

CROSSTALK: -88dB or better at 1kHz and 10 kHz.

CONTROLS: Rotary encoders: Volume (103 steps), Select Input. Push Buttons: Power, Menu, Enter, Mono, Invert, Mute.

POWER SUPPLIES: Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 45 sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.

NOISE: 1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise with volume at 1 (109dB below 2V RMS output.)

TUBE COMPLEMENT: (6)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (1 each) 6550WE and 6H30P in power supply.

POWER REQUIREMENTS: 100-135VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50/60Hz) 130 watts. Standby: 2 watts.

DIMENSIONS: Width: 19” (48 cm) Height: 7.8” (19.8 cm) Depth: 16.5” (41.9 cm)

Handles extend 1.6” (4 cm) forward of the front panel.

Weight: 37.5 lbs. (17 kg) Net; 49 lbs. (22.3 kg) Shipping

Manufacturer specification

Performance

FREQUENCY RESPONSE
+0-3dB, 0.4Hz to 200kHz at rated output (Balanced, 200k ohms load).
DISTORTION
Less than .01% at 2V RMS BAL output.
INPUT IMPEDANCE
120K ohms Balanced, 60K ohms SE. Inputs: 4 balanced, 4 single-ended. Assignable processor passthrough.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE
600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE Main (2). 20K ohms minimum load and 2000pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 main, 1 record out (XLR and RCA connectors).
POWER SUPPLIES
Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 45 sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.
NOISE
1.7uV RMS residual IHF weighted balanced equivalent input noise with volume at 1 (109dB below 2V RMS output.)
POWER REQUIREMENTS
100-135VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50/60Hz) 130 watts. Standby: 2 watts.

Inputs and outputs

OUTPUT POLARITY
Non-inverting.
MAXIMUM INPUT
18V RMS BAL, 9V RMS SE.
RATED OUTPUTS
2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load (maximum balanced output capability is 70V RMS at less than 0.5% THD at 1kHz).

Construction and general

GAIN
Main output: 12dB Balanced output, 6dB SE output. Record out: 0dB (Processor input: 0dB BAL output).
CROSSTALK
-88dB or better at 1kHz and 10 kHz.
CONTROLS
Rotary encoders: Volume (103 steps), Select Input. Push Buttons: Power, Menu, Enter, Mono, Invert, Mute.
TUBE COMPLEMENT
(6)-6H30P dual triodes, plus (1 each) 6550WE and 6H30P in power supply.
DIMENSIONS
Width: 19" (48 cm) Height: 7.8" (19.8 cm) Depth: 16.5" (41.9 cm)
Weight
37.5 lbs. (17 kg) Net; 49 lbs. (22.3 kg) Shipping

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