Audio Research - LS8 Vacuum Tube Line-Stage Preamplifier





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Audio Research LS8 vacuum tube line-stage preamplifier in excellent cosmetic and fully functional condition, with 5 line-level RCA inputs, 2 main RCA outputs and a tape output, weighing 8 kg, featuring a 6-tube 6922/E88CC design, and supplied with power cord, brochures and the original user manual.
Description from the seller
This beautiful Audio Research LS8 line preamplifier is part of a set consisting of a D130 power amplifier and a CD2 CD player. Please refer to my other lots in the auction for this.
The unit is technically and optically in very neat, working condition and will be shipped insured and well packaged. The photos used are original and unedited.
General features:
Type: Line preamplifier (Line Stage)
Design: Full tube design (6 tubes, 6922/E88CC)
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Inputs: 5 line-level inputs (RCA)
Outputs: 2 main outputs (RCA), 1 tape output
Technical specifications:
Frequency response: 0.5 Hz – 200 kHz (+0, -3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% at 2 V RMS output
Signal-to-noise ratio: approx. 90 dB
Gain: approx. 18 dB
Input impedance: 100 kΩ
Output impedance: 500 Ω
Physical characteristics:
Dimensions: 48.3 cm (W) x 13.3 cm (H) x 34.3 cm (D)
Weight: approx. 7 kg
Special features:
Classic Audio Research tube design with high transparency
Remote control: No (manual operation only)
Known for its neutral, open and dynamic sound reproduction
Seller's Story
This beautiful Audio Research LS8 line preamplifier is part of a set consisting of a D130 power amplifier and a CD2 CD player. Please refer to my other lots in the auction for this.
The unit is technically and optically in very neat, working condition and will be shipped insured and well packaged. The photos used are original and unedited.
General features:
Type: Line preamplifier (Line Stage)
Design: Full tube design (6 tubes, 6922/E88CC)
Channels: 2 (stereo)
Inputs: 5 line-level inputs (RCA)
Outputs: 2 main outputs (RCA), 1 tape output
Technical specifications:
Frequency response: 0.5 Hz – 200 kHz (+0, -3 dB)
Total Harmonic Distortion (THD): < 0.01% at 2 V RMS output
Signal-to-noise ratio: approx. 90 dB
Gain: approx. 18 dB
Input impedance: 100 kΩ
Output impedance: 500 Ω
Physical characteristics:
Dimensions: 48.3 cm (W) x 13.3 cm (H) x 34.3 cm (D)
Weight: approx. 7 kg
Special features:
Classic Audio Research tube design with high transparency
Remote control: No (manual operation only)
Known for its neutral, open and dynamic sound reproduction

