Audio Research S-200 Power Amplifier
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Audio Research S-200 Power Amplifier

4.7

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.

$12950.00

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Power Output Watts Per Channel 200
100
200

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.

Excellent

Speaker Compatibility

Robust current output drives demanding, low-impedance speakers with absolute authority.

Excellent

Build Quality

Industrial design meets high-end craftsmanship with a reassuring, tank-like construction.

Excellent

Power Delivery

High-capacity power supplies ensure consistent, clean energy during sustained listening sessions.

Excellent

Visual Interface

Iconic white-on-black meters provide a classic, satisfying aesthetic for any rack.

Excellent

Soundstage Precision

Delivers a wide, holographic soundstage that places instruments with pinpoint accuracy.

Excellent

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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