Audio Research Reference Phono 3SE
SPECIFICATIONS
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Type / Topology |
Fully balanced tube phono preamplifier · discrete Class‑A |
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RIAA accuracy |
±0.5 dB (20 Hz – 20 kHz) |
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Operating modes |
Separate MM and MC paths |
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Gain (MM / MC) |
~40 dB (MM) · ~58 dB (MC) |
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Input impedance (MM) |
47 kΩ |
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Input impedance (MC) |
Selectable 40 Ω / 100 Ω / 200 Ω / 400 Ω / 800 Ω |
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Input capacitance (MM) |
100 – 400 pF (switchable) |
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Frequency response (RIAA) |
20 Hz – 20 kHz ±0.5 dB |
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THD + Noise |
< 0.01 % (typical) |
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Signal‑to‑Noise ratio (A‑weighted) |
~82 dB (MM) · ~70 dB (MC) |
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Input sensitivity |
~5 mV (MM) · ~0.5 mV (MC) |
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Inputs / Outputs |
1 × RCA phono input · 1 × XLR balanced output · 1 × RCA unbalanced output |
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Tubes |
Matched tube line and gain stages |
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Power supply |
Regulated tube power supply with filtering |
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Controls / Features |
Adjustable cartridge loading & gain settings; balanced/unbalanced output select |
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Display |
Front panel status indicators |
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Remote control |
Included |
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Power requirements |
105–125 VAC 60 Hz / 210–250 VAC 50 Hz |
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Power consumption |
~45 W |
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Dimensions (W × H × D) |
432 × 146 × 394 mm |
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Net weight |
~15 kg |