Audio Research - LS8 Vacuum Tube Line-Stage Preamplifier





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Description from the seller
This beautiful LS8 line preamplifier from Audio Research is part of a system consisting of a D130 power amplifier and a CD2 CD player. See my other lots in the auction for details.
The unit is technically and visually in very neat, working condition and will be shipped insured and well packed. The photos used are original and unedited.
General features:
Type: Line preamplifier
Design: Fully valve/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 range: 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
Notable features:
Classic Audio Research tube design with high transparency
Remote control: No (manual control only)
Known for its neutral, open and dynamic sound reproduction
Seller's Story
This beautiful LS8 line preamplifier from Audio Research is part of a system consisting of a D130 power amplifier and a CD2 CD player. See my other lots in the auction for details.
The unit is technically and visually in very neat, working condition and will be shipped insured and well packed. The photos used are original and unedited.
General features:
Type: Line preamplifier
Design: Fully valve/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 range: 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
Notable features:
Classic Audio Research tube design with high transparency
Remote control: No (manual control only)
Known for its neutral, open and dynamic sound reproduction

