Audio Research S-200 Power Amplifier
Best premium audio performance for serious home listeners.
This amplifier delivers the kind of effortless, high-current power that makes even demanding speakers sound alive and immediate. While its striking, retro-inspired meters might feel like a stylistic statement, the real payoff is the dynamic, concert-hall scale it brings to your listening room without breaking a sweat.
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Who it's for
- Audiophiles seeking a refined and immersive listening experience
- Listeners with inefficient speakers or large listening spaces
- Discerning buyers valuing durable, high-fidelity audio equipment
Who should skip it
- Users with limited rack space or enclosed audio cabinets
- Consumers with space constraints or minimalist aesthetic preferences
- Buyers preferring new products with full warranties or minimal maintenance
Performance breakdown
Dynamic Range
Effortlessly captures the subtle nuances and explosive peaks of complex recordings.
Speaker Compatibility
Robust current output drives demanding, low-impedance speakers with absolute authority.
Build Quality
Industrial design meets high-end craftsmanship with a reassuring, tank-like construction.
Power Delivery
High-capacity power supplies ensure consistent, clean energy during sustained listening sessions.
Visual Interface
Iconic white-on-black meters provide a classic, satisfying aesthetic for any rack.
Soundstage Precision
Delivers a wide, holographic soundstage that places instruments with pinpoint accuracy.
Key Specs
Power Output
200 Watts per channel into 8 ohms
Power Output
400 Watts per channel into 4 ohms
THD
<.1% from 0.25W to rated output into 8 ohms @ 1Khz
Input Sensitivity
1.8V RMS for rated output
Input Impedance
100kΩ
Signal to Noise Ratio
100dB
Frequency Response
+/- 0.1db from 20Hz to 20KHz
Damping Factor
300 from 20Hz to 1KHz
Weight
41 lbs
Dimensions
19" W x 7" H x 17.5" D
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