POWER OUTPUT
150 watts per channel continuous from20Hz to 20kHz. 1kHz total harmonic distortion typically 0.6% at 150 watts, below 0.03% at 1 watt. Approximate actual power available at 'clipping' 160 watts (1kHz). (Note that actual power output is dependent upon both line voltage and 'condition' i. e. if power line has high distortion, maximum power will be affected adversely, although from a listening standpoint this is not very critical.)
POWER BANDWIDTH
(-3dB points) 5Hz to 80kHz.
FREQUENCY RESPONSE
(-3dB points at 1 watt) 0.5Hz to 120 kHz.
INPUT SENSITIVITY
2.0V RMS BAL for rated output. (24 dB Bal gain into 8 ohms.)
INPUT IMPEDANCE
300K ohms Balanced.
OUTPUT POLARITY
Non-inverting. Balanced input pin 2+ (IEC-268).
OUTPUT TAPS
16 ohms, 8 ohms, 4 ohms.
OUTPUT REGULATION
Approximately 0.6dB 16 ohm load to open circuit (Damping factor approximately 14).
OVERALL NEGATIVE FEEDBACK
14dB.
SLEW RATE
13 volts/microsecond.
RISE TIME
2.0 microseconds.
HUM & NOISE
Less than 0.1mV RMS – 114dB below rated output (IHF weighted, input shorted).
POWER SUPPLY ENERGY STORAGE
Approximately 1040 joules.
POWER REQUIREMENTS
105-125VAC 60Hz (210-250VAC 50Hz) 730 watts at rated output, 900 watts maximum, 420 watts idle.
TUBES REQUIRED
2 – Matched quad KT150 – Power Output; 4 – 6H30 Driver.
DIMENSIONS
19"(48.3cm) W x 83⁄4" (22.2cm) H x 191⁄2" (49.5cm) D. Handlesextend 11⁄2" (3.8cm) forward.
WEIGHT
75lbs. (34.2kg) Net; 90lbs. (41kg) Shipping.
AUDIO RESEARCH REFERENCE 150 SE
STEREO POWER AMPLIFIER
Simply put, the REF150 SE is a breakthrough in stereo power amplification. Replacing the REF150—which was one of the most respected modern stereo amplifiers—was a daunting task, but it has been accomplished. The REF150 SE offers more power, greater dynamic thrust, a more vivid and resolved presentation, greater finesse, and quieter operation. It is the new benchmark. Having identical outer dimensions as its predecessor, the REF150 SE has much more packed into its chassis. Refined front-panel cosmetics reflect the updated look of current-generation models, with silver units having silver handles and silver top covers, while black units have black handles and black cover.
