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Audio Research - Reference 20
Line-Stage Preamplifier
The New Reference
The Reference 20 is the culmination of a singular objective: to advance beyond the established limits of preamplifier architecture and redefine what is possible in line-stage performance.
Developed without constraint, it represents a complete rethinking of the line-stage preamplifier. Every critical element—mechanical, electrical, and material—has been reconsidered in pursuit of one outcome: absolute sonic transparency. The result, in keeping with Audio Research tradition, is consistent with achievements of the SP-3 and Reference 1 before it: a new reference, not only for the Audio Research, but for the category itself.
New Architecture
At the heart of the Reference 20 is an entirely new platform engineered to eliminate sources of distortion previously accepted as unavoidable.
The traditional stamped chassis has been replaced with a sophisticated multi-metal, layered construction designed to disperse and control resonant energy. Critical circuits are mounted on custom suspended, mass-loaded boards that further isolate the signal path from mechanical influence.
This structural approach is not cosmetic but rather foundational. By addressing resonance at every level, the Reference 20 preserves low-level information and spatial detail with unprecedented focus and articulation.
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