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Specifications

Power Output:

 250 watts per channel 

continuous from 20Hz to 20kHz. 1kHz total 

harmonic distortion typically 0.5% at 250 

watts, below .04% at 1 watt.  Approximate 

actual power available at “clipping” 270 

watts (1kHz).  (Note that actual power 

output is dependent upon both line 

voltage and “condition” i.e.: if power line 

has high distortion, maximum power will 

be affected adversely, although from a 

listening standpoint this is not very critical)

Power Bandwidth:

  (-3dB points)  

5Hz to 70kHz

Frequency Response:

  (-3dB points 

at 1 watt) 0.5Hz to 110 kHz

Input Sensitivity:

  2.4V RMS Balanced for 

rated output. (25.5 dB gain into 8 ohms)

Input Impedance:

  200K ohms Balanced

Output Polarity:

  Non-inverting. 

Balanced input pin 2+ (IEC-268)

Output Taps:

  16 ohms, 8 ohms, 4 ohms

Output Regulation:

  Approximately 

0.9dB 16 ohm load to open circuit 

(Damping factor approximately 10)

Overall Negative Feedback:

  8.8dB

Slew Rate:

  20 volts/microsecond

Rise Time:

  1.5 microseconds

Hum & Noise:

  Less than 0.2mV RMS – 

110dB below rated output (IHF A-weighted, 

input shorted, 16 ohm output)

Power Supply Energy Storage:

 

Approximately 900 joules

Power Requirements:

 105-130VAC 

60Hz (210-250VAC 50Hz) 770 watts at 

rated output, 1000 watts maximum, 

380 watts at “idle,” 1 watt off

Tubes required:

  3 Matched pair KT150 

(Power output V1-6); 1 Matched 

pair KT150 (Driver V7-8); 2 6H30 

(Gain stage V9 and Regulator Driver 

V11); 1 6550C (Regulator V10)

Dimensions:

  width 

19” (48.3 cm)

  height 

8.75” (22.2 cm)

  depth 

19.5” (49.5 cm)

Handles extend 1.5” (3.8 cm) forward

Weight:

  47 lbs. (21.3 kg) Net

  63 lbs. (28.6 kg) Shipping

Summary of Contents for Reference 250 SE

Page 1: ...Reference 250 SE H I G H D E F I N I T I O N...

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Page 3: ...ou are eager to begin listening however please take a few minutes to read through this guide for useful information concerning the operation of your new amplifier Once installed please allow an approp...

Page 4: ...t Connectors Matching Remote Turn on A C Power Connection 5 6 7 8 9 9 9 10 11 Operation Front Panel Controls and Displays Start Up Shut Down Display Brightness Adjustment Fan Meter Break in Output Tub...

Page 5: ...hock The appliance coupler a c power connector at the rear of this unit must be accessible for emergency power disconnect For continued protection against fire hazard replace the fuse only with the sa...

Page 6: ...tor Proceed according to the following instructions Installation Remove all screws fastening the top cover Carefully remove each vacuum tube from its protective foam and match its location V number wr...

Page 7: ...Due to its weight this amplifier must be supported on a surface specifically rated for such a load Check with the manufacturer of your support system to be sure it is rated to handle this weight If t...

Page 8: ...PER SPEAKER CONNECTIONS SEE OWNERS MANUAL WARNING TO PREVENT FIRE AND SHOCK HAZARD DO NOT EXPOSE THIS DEVICE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE UNIT MUST BE OPERATED IN A HORIZONTAL POSITION DO NOT OPERATE WITH COVE...

Page 9: ...on In the case of speaker systems with significant variations in impedance throughout the frequency spectrum such as most electrostatic types determine the best impedance match empirically for best ov...

Page 10: ...2V IN jack on the rear of the Reference 250 SE The 12V IN jack should be connected to the 12V DC output of the master control system using a continuous 12V DC signal at 12mA per Reference 250 SE for t...

Page 11: ...ge the loudspeakers Good operating practice dictates that the amplifier should be turned on last and turned off first in an audio system The Reference 250 SE uses a grounding system that does not requ...

Page 12: ...ION FAN LIGHT POWER BIAS METER V1 V3 V5 V6 V4 V2 SET SET CHECK CHECK R Panel output and bias meter Main Power Switch Fan Speed Operation Front Panel Controls and Displays Display Brightness Bias Opera...

Page 13: ...has no impact on sound quality when turned on The display brightness has three settings high low and off To change the brightness of the display locate the front panel button labeled Light Press this...

Page 14: ...ch again to check V3 tube bias level which should be within the bias range arc Press the BIAS switch again and check the V5 tube bias level in the same way Note that the V3 and V5 tube bias levels are...

Page 15: ...ation at service audioresearch com or call 763 577 9700 You may also initiate a service request by visiting the Audio Research website www audioresearch com and selecting Service Repair at the top rig...

Page 16: ...the United States the authorized importing retailer or distributor has accepted the responsibility for warranty of Audio Research products sold by them The specific terms and remedies for fulfillment...

Page 17: ...ut Polarity Non inverting Balanced input pin 2 IEC 268 Output Taps 16 ohms 8 ohms 4 ohms Output Regulation Approximately 0 9dB 16 ohm load to open circuit Damping factor approximately 10 Overall Negat...

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