Audio Research unveils new edition of Reference Phono 3 Preamp

Breaking down “the barrier between reproduced sound and the immediacy of a live event.”

Audio Research is releasing an updated version of its REF Phono 3 preamplifier, called REF Phono 3SE, this March.

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The REF Phono 3SE is housed in a single chassis, with aluminium side panels, and acrylic top and bottom covers.

Identical in external design to its predecessor, according to Audio Research, the REF Phono 3SE features “enhanced resolution at all levels, greater purity and focus, improved transient speed and snap, and increase in quality of dynamic shading.”

Priced at £13,000, it weighs 16.6 kg, and measures 48cm x 19.8cm x 41.9cm.

While the first units will be available in March, current REF Phono 3 owners can also purchase an upgrade for £2,300 in May.

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