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Amplifiers: Audio Research VSI60
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Specifications
power [?] 50 watts/channel tube [?] true integrated [?] true
channels [?] stereo THD 1.5 % gain 32.5 dB
width 14 in height 8 in depth 16 in
Reviews
A close-up tour of the Audio Research VSi60 integrated amplifier.Visit the Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review for more...
Ultra High-End Audio and Home Theater Review Nov 4, 2012 edit
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watts/channel into 8 ohm speaker load
watts/channel into 4 ohm speaker load
watts/channel into 2 ohm speaker load
watts/channel into 1 ohm speaker load
Amplifier power output uses vacuum tube
Single-ended triode tube amplifier. Otherwise, if not SET, tube amps will likely be push-pull.
Input gain stage uses vacuum tube output stage does not
Input gain stage uses vacuum tube output stage does not
Also known as Unity Gain or processor bypass. Input allows home theater preamp to send front 2 channel signal through audio preamp, bypassing the audio preamp volume control, to the main speakers. This way only the HT volume control controls the volume of the entire HT system as well as preserving the quality of the HT signal by not having it have to go through the audio preamp's gain stage
number of headphone jacks of any kind
Also known as a tape in/out loop. A combination output and input that allows a processor, like an equalizer, to processes the signal between the source, like a CD player, and the volume control.
Output allows recording or equalization of source before it gets to the volume control
Output allows recording or equalization of source before it gets to the volume control
number of phono XLR inputs of any kind (mm or mc)
number of phono XLR inputs of any kind (mm or mc)
Number of USB A inputs suporting iPods, iPhones and some memory sticks.
number of mm (moving magnet) phono inputs
number of mc (moving coil) phono inputs
Balanced architecture internally
Power supply for amplifier comes in a seperate chassis (box)
Wall power consumed when on standby
Wall power consumed when on but not playing music
number of channels; i.e. 1 for monoblocks, 2 for stereo and 3 or more for home theater
Switchable or permanent low gain. Useful for horn speaker systems, for example. Normal gain preamps make these systems very loud even when the volume is turned to 1.
Single-ended input impedance. Double this for balanced inputs
Total weight of all boxes required to make a stereo amplifier
the basic design of the circuit. Class A is simplest and runs the hotest. Class D is a relatively new design that is efficient but is only now becoming perfected for audio
Changing the voltage from 110 to 220 and back
A post to connect grounding wire to, often helpful for troublesome turntable setups
Weight of all pieces and packaging