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Introduced in 1997 as an affordable, yet reference-caliber single-ended
tube preamplifier, the original LS8 model has been reengineered to Mark
II status. This change takes advantage of some of the same advancements
introduced in our more recent and costly preamplifiers, including the
LS16, LS25 and Reference 2.
The
new LS8 MKII is a pure Class-A circuit design with a large,
fully-regulated power supply and is hand-assembled to the same critical
standards as other Audio Research products. MKII component improvements
include new regulator FET devices, higher-quality resistors, new
Infinicap(r) coupling capacitors and our latest selected 6922 twin
triode vacuum tubes. Mechanically, the MKII incorporates new chassis
isolation feet, extensive internal chassis damping, and the proprietary
clear tube damping rings also used in the LS16, LS25 and Reference 2
models. The cumulative sonic gains are exciting: less smearing with
tighter focus of individual instruments, more lucid and natural-sounding
upper frequencies, better sorting out of complex orchestral programs,
improved dynamics and better bass control and impact. The overall sonic
presentation is smoother, more extended in range and more convincingly
authoritative.
External appearance and operational controls -- Gain, Input Select,
Power On / Off, and Mute / Operate -- are unchanged except for the
identifying MKII designation on the rear panel (which sports a removable
IEC-type power cord). A factory update to MKII status is available to
owners of original LS8 units. Suggested retail for the update is U.S.
$495, plus shipping to and from our factory. Updates must be
prescheduled through your authorized dealer or through the Audio
Research Customer Service Department.
We
believe the new LS8 MKII actually outperforms the recently discontinued
LS15 when driving a power amplifier with single-ended inputs. There is
simply no other preamp in this price range which is better able to
provide such refined resolution, musicality and naturalness in a
simple-to-operate, easy-to-own package.
La versione
colore nero
le valvole
6922/E88CC
Preamplificatore
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