REF160M MkII vs Reference 80S
The Reference 80S's power @ 8ω is 70W against the REF160M MkII's 140W and its power @ 4ω 70W against 140W. Both share class (Tube) and depth (470 mm).
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Estimated price (community-sourced)
$22,500
Around — community and catalog average, updates slowly
About the REF160M MkII
The Audio Research REF160M MkII is a vacuum-tube monoblock power amplifier rated at 140 watts continuous from 20Hz to 20kHz. It uses matched KT150 output tubes and 6H30 gain-stage tubes, with selectable 4-, 8-, and 16-ohm output taps. Balanced and single-ended inputs are provided, and the amplifier is available in Natural (silver) or black finishes.
Specifications
Power Specifications
Amplification power output and characteristics
- Power @ 8Ω
- 140W @ 8Ω
- Power @ 4Ω
- 140W @ 4Ω
- Amplifier Class
- tube
- Damping Factor
- 14
Analog Output
Analog signal output specifications
- Output Voltage
- 2.4V RMS
Connectivity
Input and output connections
- Bluetooth
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Ethernet
- No
Physical Dimensions
Size, weight, and appearance
- Dimensions
- 438 × 254 × 470 mm (W × H × D)
Key Specifications
Power: 140W
Specifications are community-contributed and may not be accurate or complete. Verify all details with the manufacturer before making purchasing decisions. Terms & Conditions