Audio Research SP16L Tube Pre-Amplifier
dorokusai
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Audio Research SP16L Tube Pre-Amplifier - 9/10 - Black - *SOLD* to dkg999
Fresh from being in Matt Polk's hands, ready for your living room.
This is a real hi-fi killer at MSRP and if the Reference 3 didn't have me obsessed, it would stay here. I've had it coupled with my CTC BBQ and Usher/Triangle' loudspeakers with great results.
It's black and flawless. I'm the original owner and the unit has about 250 hours on it from the time the box opened. I just do way more headphone than open air(naked), smoking jacket w/ cigar style listening.
The remote control is indeed, full featured and handles all business needed when in the hand.
Specifications:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
Line: +0-1dB, 1Hz to 60kHz at rated output. -3dB points below 0.5Hz and above 100KHz.
DISTORTION: Less than .007% at 2V RMS Single Ended output.
GAIN:
Main output line - 11.5dB Single Ended Processor: 0dB.
Record output, line: 0dB. Phono: 43.5dB.
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50K ohms line
INPUTS(5): DC, tuner, video, aux, processor, (Single Ended RCA connectors). Model SP16L has no phono input.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 260 ohms Single Ended main; 20K ohms minimum load and 1000 pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 main, 1 record (Single Ended RCA connectors).
OUTPUT POLARITY: Non inverting (Any input or output).
MAXIMUM INPUT: Line - 3.5 RMS Single Ended.
RATED OUTPUTS: 2V RMS Single Ended into 100K load. Maximum output 15V RMS at 1% THD at 1kHz.
PUSH BUTTONS: Volume up, volume down (70 steps, 20 LED indicators), Input, Processor, Mute, Power. All functions on IR remote control.
POWER SUPPLIES: Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 30-sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.
NOISE: Line - 15uV RMS IHF weighted at main output with volume low (96dB below 1V RMS output).
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (3)-12AX7EH dual triodes.
All connections have been treated with CAIG Pro-Gold and it will be packed to withstand an atomic blast.
Includes: Original everything.
S0521L61PSRA
Fresh from being in Matt Polk's hands, ready for your living room.
This is a real hi-fi killer at MSRP and if the Reference 3 didn't have me obsessed, it would stay here. I've had it coupled with my CTC BBQ and Usher/Triangle' loudspeakers with great results.
It's black and flawless. I'm the original owner and the unit has about 250 hours on it from the time the box opened. I just do way more headphone than open air(naked), smoking jacket w/ cigar style listening.
The remote control is indeed, full featured and handles all business needed when in the hand.
Specifications:
FREQUENCY RESPONSE:
Line: +0-1dB, 1Hz to 60kHz at rated output. -3dB points below 0.5Hz and above 100KHz.
DISTORTION: Less than .007% at 2V RMS Single Ended output.
GAIN:
Main output line - 11.5dB Single Ended Processor: 0dB.
Record output, line: 0dB. Phono: 43.5dB.
INPUT IMPEDANCE: 50K ohms line
INPUTS(5): DC, tuner, video, aux, processor, (Single Ended RCA connectors). Model SP16L has no phono input.
OUTPUT IMPEDANCE: 260 ohms Single Ended main; 20K ohms minimum load and 1000 pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 main, 1 record (Single Ended RCA connectors).
OUTPUT POLARITY: Non inverting (Any input or output).
MAXIMUM INPUT: Line - 3.5 RMS Single Ended.
RATED OUTPUTS: 2V RMS Single Ended into 100K load. Maximum output 15V RMS at 1% THD at 1kHz.
PUSH BUTTONS: Volume up, volume down (70 steps, 20 LED indicators), Input, Processor, Mute, Power. All functions on IR remote control.
POWER SUPPLIES: Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 30-sec. warm-up/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.
NOISE: Line - 15uV RMS IHF weighted at main output with volume low (96dB below 1V RMS output).
TUBE COMPLEMENT: (3)-12AX7EH dual triodes.
All connections have been treated with CAIG Pro-Gold and it will be packed to withstand an atomic blast.
Includes: Original everything.
S0521L61PSRA
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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I wish I could afford it.:(
Do you deal with AR often? When it comes time to start putting together a new 2 - channel rig. I will be looking for a used AR pre/amp and amp. The price you have on this one seems great. If I had the coin I would take it in a heart beat.
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nikolas812 wrote: »I wish I could afford it.:(
Do you deal with AR often? When it comes time to start putting together a new 2 - channel rig. I will be looking for a used AR pre/amp and amp. The price you have on this one seems great. If I had the coin I would take it in a heart beat.
Good luck on your sale
Thanks Nikolas and yes, I deal with AR on the regular. Just drop me a line when your in the market.
MarkCTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
Audio Research SP16L Tube Pre-Amplifier - 9/10 - Black - $1375
I've been running this for a couple months and it's been fun, but in usual Crazy Doro fashion....everything must go. Naturally, to make room for more stuff.
This is a real hi-fi killer at MSRP and if the Reference 3 didn't have me obsessed, it would stay here. I've had it coupled with my CTC BBQ and Usher/Triangle' loudspeakers with great results.
It's black and flawless. I'm the original owner and the unit has about 25 hours on it from the time the box opened. I can't honor the full factory warranty but if you have any issues within the next 6 months, I'll take care of you.
Includes: Original everything.
*Pictures Later*
Christ am I really thinking about buying another preamp from you. How does it sound? Other AR preamps have sounded slightly laid back to me. My guess is that is would pair well with a good SS amp. -
It's better than the Anthem Pre-2L that previously occupied the rack...and that's a giant killer modified.
It's a great tube pre-amp and does everything it should. The stock tubes are fine and I never rolled tubes. I don't like to get into semantics in regards to this or that because my sonic opinion means nothing in the end.
The AR combo has been pretty stellar and I hope to get a CD3 in house before they go.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
I owned one of these for almost a year; you guys should know by now that for me to keep a piece of gear for that long, is not common
Great sounding preamp (not laid back at all....very detailed). Remote with all functions, and it has a HT bypass.
And you can't find a better seller. what's to think????_________________________________________________
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The AR combo has been pretty stellar and I hope to get a CD3 in house before they go.[/QUOTE]
A cd3.:eek: Your owning the stuff my dreams are made of.
Isn't that like a 10,000 cd player or am I way off.
Sorry to jump in your thread again but you keep arousing my mind with these great peices of gear.:D -
I owned one of these for almost a year; you guys should know by now that for me to keep a piece of gear for that long, is not common
Great sounding preamp (not laid back at all....very detailed). Remote with all functions, and it has a HT bypass.
And you can't find a better seller. what's to think????
What's to think? The guy keeps putting crazy good gear on the forum that I don't have time to listen to the last pre I bought from him. Someone needs to give him riddlin so he slows down.
By the way, Doros customer service may only be matched by Polk. -
A cd3.:eek: Your owning the stuff my dreams are made of.
Isn't that like a 10,000 cd player or am I way off.
Sorry to jump in your thread again but you keep arousing my mind with these great peices of gear.:D
I believe that's the Reference CD3....this is the cheaper version. Let me know if you need additonal mental images
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
3 12AX7's; sounds great with the stock EH. I tried in mine some Mullards and Telefunkens (got from some guy named Russ). I am ashamed to say that I don't remember now which, but one made it sound better, and one didn't. I think the Mullards were the "good" ones.
Full function remote, two outputs, and IIRC three inputs plus HT bypass. No phono.
Mark, I'll bill you later._________________________________________________
***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***
2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
SOPAThank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman -
Tube typess? Number of tubes? Remote? Phono Section? Inputs / outputs?
I added a host of information for your reading pleasure.
Ricardo - Thanks for the rundown.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
OK, this is back up for sale....if the Rogue doesn't fit your color pallette. I'll include another set of tubes to compliment the stock but I have to dig thru the stash.
Yes, the second picture above is of a silver SP16L. I had two of them and decided on black.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
[QUOTE=dorokusai;771641 I just do way more headphone than open air(naked), smoking jacket w/ cigar style listening.
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Mark, what brand of cans are you using? Amp? Cables? My inquiring mind wants to know?:D (Sorry for the jack, but the bump is all good)Carl -
Carl - I've been running the same rig for awhile. Musical Fidelity X-Can v4/ Sennheiser HD590 w/ Cardas upgrade & MIT S3 interconnects. I had some Grado 325i but disliked them in regards to comfort. You?CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Grado 125s. I got rid of my X-Can so I'm looking for a make over. I have never been big into cans but I got the Jones for some Sennheisers. I had some el cheapos Senns in college and they worked well with my Pyrex bong.
Seriously, I was thinking of some Senn 580's and maybe an amp DIY kit. I'm lurking with the HeadFi freaks but that place is a little scary and I'm not sure what to believe. Everyone seems to love the Cardas wires!!Carl -
I'm a Head-Fi member as well but most of my work is on the ground. It's really no different from any dynamic. I'm elsewhere and CP gets called crazy on more than one occasion.
What wouldn't work well with a bong? I recall a buddy putting vinyl graphics on his foot holder "Nachimiki". The spelling error aside....why add graphics to a tobacco smoking instrument at all? Are you sponsored by Tide....Viagra....or Nakamichi? It just seemed counterproductive but he loved it like an inflatable girlfriend.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
I have a friend who hired a couple of young guys from West Virginny to help him install some drywall. I was helping out buy running some screws through the blue board into the studs. I noticed one of the guys had tattooed the word "refer" on his hand. I asked him what that word was (snicker snicker) and he says "you know Mary Jane". I said "you spelled it wrong", he said "well, I guess I was stoned, but I can't remember because I'm not good with numbers, or power tools". Then he shows me his other hand with some finger tips missing. I think he's now a senior executive with AIG.Carl
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Grado 125s. I got rid of my X-Can so I'm looking for a make over. I have never been big into cans but I got the Jones for some Sennheisers. I had some el cheapos Senns in college and they worked well with my Pyrex bong.
Seriously, I was thinking of some Senn 580's and maybe an amp DIY kit. I'm lurking with the HeadFi freaks but that place is a little scary and I'm not sure what to believe. Everyone seems to love the Cardas wires!!
Carl i have a pair of hd-650 with the Musical Fidelity x set in my rig.
When are you coming over to test drive them?SRT For Life; SDA Forever!
The SRT SEISMIC System:
Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once. -
Mark - pm sent with some questions!DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED
Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC -
I have a friend who hired a couple of young guys from West Virginny to help him install some drywall. I was helping out buy running some screws through the blue board into the studs. I noticed one of the guys had tattooed the word "refer" on his hand. I asked him what that word was (snicker snicker) and he says "you know Mary Jane". I said "you spelled it wrong", he said "well, I guess I was stoned, but I can't remember because I'm not good with numbers, or power tools". Then he shows me his other hand with some finger tips missing. I think he's now a senior executive with AIG.
That's awesome Carl
Doug - Answers on the way.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
Mark it sold :cool:DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED
Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC -
Congrats Doug. You are in for a treat. Enjoy.Michael
In the beginning, all knowledge was new!
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Doug, great buy; just don't take 13 months to think about it next time._________________________________________________
***\\\\\........................... My Audio Journey ............................./////***
2008 & 2010 Football Pool WINNER
SOPAThank God for different opinions. Imagine the world if we all wanted the same woman -
I'll catch up with you in PM Doug.....thanks very much. I'm almost ready for my surgical castration.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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Nice Doug! Now I can buy your Dodd
"Appreciation of audio is a completely subjective human experience. Measurements can provide a measure of insight, but are no substitute for human judgment. Why are we looking to reduce a subjective experience to objective criteria anyway? The subtleties of music and audio reproduction are for those who appreciate it. Differentiation by numbers is for those who do not".--Nelson Pass Pass Labs XA25 | EE Avant Pre | EE Mini Max Supreme DAC | MIT Shotgun S1 | Pangea AC14SE MKII | Legend L600 | BlueSound Node 3 - Tubes add soul! -
Doug - I haven't forgotten and I still owe you extra tubes. Sorry man, been overworked and lazy....no cool excuse.
-MarkCTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint. -
Mark - no problem at all! I'm really enjoying the ARC pre, very nice improvement to my system.DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED
Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC -
Really nice catch on the Audio Research.
I was lucky to listen to many of their products in the early days.
I do not see any mention of price on this sale thread....oh well that is what one gets as a newbie... -
joseph.v.chen wrote: »I do not see any mention of price on this sale thread....oh well that is what one gets as a newbie...
Your dog is under the wrong tree DKG999
HT System: LSi9, LSiCx2, LSiFX, LSi7, SVS 20-39 PC+, B&K 507.s2 AVR, B&K Ref 125.2, Tripplite LCR-2400, Cambridge 650BD, Signal Cable PC/SC, BJC IC, Samsung 55" LED
Music System: Magnepan 1.6QR, SVS SB12+, ARC pre, Parasound HCA1500 vertically bi-amped, Jolida CDP, Pro-Ject RM5.1SE TT, Pro-Ject TubeBox SE phono pre, SBT, PS Audio DLIII DAC -
joseph.v.chen wrote: »I do not see any mention of price on this sale thread....oh well that is what one gets as a newbie...
Hot dang! You are hot to trot and stir the pot!
Have a drink and chill out... :rolleyes: -
You can only see the price if you have 16,000+ posts....some weird forum rule.CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
