{"product_id":"new-product-template-oct-25-make-a-copy-copy-5","title":"AUDIO RESEARCH REFERENCE 3 VALVE PREAMPLIFIER","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eItem Detail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThis item is in very good \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hificonsultants.co.uk\/pages\/the-hfc-grading-scale\"\u003econdition (8\/10)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eThere is some slight spotting on one handle (see photos)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eManufactured in 2007\/8  (1154 valve hours used) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003eNo original packaging but the remote control is included \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan size=\"5\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSerial Number: 36303101\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Silver\/Black Handles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOriginal retail price: £10,998\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"104\" data-end=\"959\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: Georgia; font-size: large;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDescription \u0026amp; Highlights\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"relative w-full overflow-visible\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none [--shadow-height:45px] has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none has-data-writing-block:-mt-(--shadow-height) has-data-writing-block:pt-(--shadow-height) [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\" data-turn-id=\"request-WEB:402c2338-5123-46f9-b66a-6280febc1984-16\" data-turn-id-container=\"request-WEB:402c2338-5123-46f9-b66a-6280febc1984-16\" data-testid=\"conversation-turn-24\" data-scroll-anchor=\"false\" data-turn=\"assistant\" style=\"box-sizing: border-box;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"349cf88d-286b-49f1-970b-521a05a1a591\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-5\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eThe Audio Research Reference 3 is a high-end valve preamplifier developed to deliver reference-level transparency, musicality and dynamic performance within serious audiophile systems. Built around Audio Research’s long-standing expertise in tube amplification, the REF 3 employs a fully balanced design, premium component selection and sophisticated power regulation to achieve exceptional resolution and tonal realism. The preamplifier became widely respected for combining the dimensionality and natural warmth associated with valve equipment with outstanding speed, control and low-noise performance. Featuring precision volume control, balanced connectivity and meticulous internal construction, the Reference 3 was designed to partner the finest power amplifiers and source components in ultra-high-end two-channel systems.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"109\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1016\"\u003eReviews\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1018\" data-end=\"1487\"\u003eIn \u003cem data-start=\"1021\" data-end=\"1034\"\u003eStereophile\u003c\/em\u003e, Jonathan Valin praised the Audio Research Reference 3 for its extraordinary transparency, expansive soundstage and ability to reproduce music with remarkable realism and dynamic expression. The review highlighted the preamplifier’s combination of valve warmth with exceptional resolution and control, describing it as a major achievement in high-end preamplifier design.\u003ca data-start=\"1408\" data-end=\"1486\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1943\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1509\"\u003eThe Absolute Sound\u003c\/em\u003e commended the REF 3 for delivering exceptional low-level detail, tonal purity and holographic imaging, noting that it combined musical naturalness with state-of-the-art precision. The review also praised its effortless presentation and ability to reveal subtle textures and spatial cues within complex recordings.\u003ca data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1942\" class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003e\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"ms-0.5 inline-block align-middle leading-none\"\u003e\u003csvg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-rtl-flip=\"\" class=\"block h-[0.75em] w-[0.75em] stroke-current stroke-[0.75]\"\u003e\u003cuse fill=\"currentColor\" href=\"\/cdn\/assets\/sprites-core-86c0e697.svg#304883\"\u003e\u003c\/use\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you have any questions don't hesitate to reach out to us!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Georgia\" size=\"5\"\u003ePlease note: International shipping is available for this item. If you are interested in purchasing this item, we ask you to contact us at info@hificonsultants.co.uk with your address details prior to checkout. We will then supply you with a quote to cover the shipping costs and any associated fees for delivery to your chosen location. 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