







作為接續Reference Phono 2和Reference Phono 2 SE的後繼機種,Referece Phono 3成為Audio Research旗下的單件式新旗艦唱放。雖然在上面還有將電源分離的Reference Phono 10頂著,但Reference Phono 3仍舊不容小覷。與先前的Reference Phono 2 SE相比,首先是增加了類比放大部分的真空管數,由原本的四支6H30,增加到6支。因應放大線路上的真空管增加,電源供應線路也需要修改,才能應付更大的電流輸出。如此一來,新的Reference Phono 3能以產生更寬廣的動態。
一共三組單端輸入,讓您可連接三個唱盤或三組唱臂線。增益與負載皆可視需求做調整,因此不管您用什麼唱頭都不用擔心。另外,考量到各家唱片公司的錄音可能都有不同的動態壓縮方式, 除提供標準的美國RIAA等化曲線外,還支援Columbia和Decca兩種低頻段衰減的還原曲線,供黑膠發燒友自行選擇最合適的使用。箱體為鋁合金CNC切銷出來,不是像一般機殼採用鋁擠壓成型,這能讓機箱更為穩固。面板中央為大型顯示幕,綠色的字樣能清楚顯示資訊,配合按鍵與旋鈕可為操作。
原廠介紹
When Audio Research was founded in 1970, analog vinyl playback was the de facto music source of the time. Audio Research has either incorporated or built stand-alone phono stages since the very beginning, and has continuously provided phono preamplification, even during the height of digital music. The Reference Phono 3 is the next advancement of analog playback.
The Reference Phono 3 is a continuation of the work which has been evolving other components in the Audio Research Reference Series over the past year. In mid-2015, all of the amplifiers received significant performance enhancements with the SE updates – new output tubes, components, and other parts ushered in a new level of sonic accuracy and musicality. This exposed a need for higher resolution and dynamic capabilities in components upstream from the amplifiers, and in October 2015 the Reference 6 was introduced. The Reference Phono 3 is the next step in our pursuit of musical realism.
Like the Reference 6, the tube count in the analog section Reference Phono 3 has been increased from four to six. The power supply has been redesigned to accomodate the additional tubes, as well as provide a greater dynamic range. Numerous other components and parts, including proprietary coupling capacitors, wiring and cryogenically-treated pieces advance the playback experience to a level reminiscent of master tape playback for a realism and palpability previously unavailable.The Reference Phono 3 phono preamplifier is housed in a single chassis paneled in custom-machined aluminum. The vacuum tube audio stage utilizes six 6H30 vacuum tubes (three per channel), and one 6H30 and a 6550WE provide regulation in the power supply. The large, vacuum fluorescent display on the front panel shows all functions relative to the selected input. A row of six buttons control power, mute, input, and menu controls. Menu functions include: auto shutdown, gain and load settings, display brightness, equalization settings, and tube hour reset. High and low gain settings, as well as six fixed and one custom impedance setting, accomodate most any moving magnet or moving coil cartridge. Two single-ended inputs provide connectivity to two turntables. There are two main outputs providing both balanced and single-ended outputs. RS-232 and IR input allow for additional control options. The Reference Phono 3 ships with a full-function metal remote.
技術規格
型式 真空管唱頭放大機
頻率反應 RIAA的 ± 0.2dB, 10Hz 到 60kHz : 在0.3 Hz 以下3dB,以上則 300 kHz
失真狀態 於1.0V RMS 1kHz BAL 輸出時0.002%
增益狀態 於 1 kHz BAL時可選擇 51 dB ( Low ) , 於 1 kHz BAL 時 73 dB ( High ) ; 於 1 kHz SE 時 45 dB ( Low ) , 67dB ( High )。( MC & MM 相容 )
輸出阻抗 200 ohms SE, 400 ohms 平衡輸出。建議負載 50K-100K ohms 和 100pF. ( 最低10K ohms 和最高2000pF. )
尺寸(WxHxD) 48 x 19.8 x 41.9 cm
重量 16.6kg