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Audio Research REF600 Mk.II
SOLD $30,000.00
MAY 2007
MINT CONDITION!!!
Natural Silver faceplate.
Weight 77kg/each
RRP was $88,995.00
The Absolute Sound Review
The Arnold Schwarzenegger of
amplifiers! He might be coming back but these sure won't be once they
are gone.
The Audio Research Reference 600
monoblocks are a fling, a one-night stand or a filthily expensive,
unforgettable dirty weekend. These babies don't want anything to do with, or even any
trace of, a long-term relationship. They could tear your heart apart and leave
you broke in the blink of an eye and you would just have to pick
yourself up again and get on with your life.
If you are still lucky enough to
be single and insist on
having THE biggest pair of stainless steel testicles in Australia then these mammoth
monsters have your name on the shipping label. Providing of course you
can pay for them but at less than half the cost of their original new price
are you going to complain? Well some of you will I am sure but you know
what you can do about that...
Let nobody doubt your manhood ever
again with these World Heavy Weight Champions featured prominently in
your Hi-Fi room on centre stage.
Much to my disappointment, never
have I sold any Reference 600's to a customer that has had a gal to
answer to. Too spineless and pussy whipped I'm afraid is all to often
the case. But there are a
few Hardcore Tubeheadz out there that will let no man, woman or child
stand in the way of their ultimate listening pleasure. To them; I salute
you! We should all have the good manners to stand back and admire their
pure and uncompromising dedication to an utterly extravagant and
overwhelmingly hardcore indulgence in a world that is growing more
mundane and impersonal each and every spirit sapping day. Come home to
these perfect REF600 Mk.II monoblocks every night and you will be lifted
to another dimension of reality that so few will ever experience in
their lifetime it almost makes you feel an ounce of pity for their sad
and sorry souls. But nay, I did said; almost.
I am only offering these units
still for sale because the fun police (read: wife) of most of my regular
weaker willed customers have put the anchors on all too early before the
party can even get started for their better half. It is widely agreed women and Hi-End Hi-Fi don't mix
at the best of times but when it comes to units like the Reference 600
monoblocks you had better show her the door A.S.A.P.
The benefits I am sure the more
astute amongst us will immediately recognize and know their true value.
Specifications:
| Power output |
500 watts continuous at 16
ohms from 20Hz to 20kHz with less than 1% total harmonic
distortion (typically less than .05% at 1 watt). Typical power
under average circumstances will be around 550 watts. Maximum
power under ideal conditions will be around 600 watts. |
| Power bandwidth |
(-3dB points) 12Hz to
80kHz |
| Frequency response |
(-3dB points at 1 watt)
2Hz to 200 kHz |
| Input sensitivity |
2.0V RMS balanced for
rated output |
| Input impedance |
200K ohms balanced |
| Output taps |
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| Output regulation |
Approximately 0.5dB 16 ohm
load to open circuit |
| Overall negative feedback |
12 dB |
| Damping factor |
16 |
| Power requirements |
105–125VAC 60Hz
(210–250VAC 50Hz) 1600 watts at rated output, 2200 watts
maximum, 800 watts at idle, 300 watts standby |
| Tube complement |
REFERENCE 600 MK II: (8
matched pairs) 6550C power output, (4) 6550C regulators, (3)
6922 regulators, (8) 6922 driver; (2) 6922 input. |
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The REFERENCE 600 has
sufficient bias adjustment range to allow the use of any of the
following output tube types: 6550, 6550B, 6550C, KT88, KT90,
KT91, KT100. |
| Other |
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| Dimensions |
19" (48.3 cm) W x 10.5"
(26.7 cm) H x 29.5" (74.9 cm) D. Handles extend 1.5" (3.8 cm)
forward |
| Weight |
170 lbs. (77.2 kg) Net;
Shipped in pairs, 495 lbs. (225 kg) per pair |
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