Audio Research REF160M MKII Upgrade

Audio Research is fully operating and open for business. “If you were interested in upgrading your REF160M’s to the MKII version we have the capacity to get the updates done right away. The 160M was the first of our new Reference series of amplifiers that was truly revolutionary, not merely evolutionary. It debuted a sophisticated new four-layer circuit board, proprietary new auto-bias, output tube monitoring and protection, switchable Ultralinear/Triode operation, a new high energy capacity power transformer, new single-ended inputs, and the beautiful new aesthetic design featuring the GhostMeter®.” 

“Ever since its introduction five years ago, the 160M has drawn raves from every corner and a plethora of
“Product of the Year” awards worldwide. In those five years we learned a few things in the development of the 1605, 805 and forthcoming 320M, and we incorporated them to create a REF160M MklI. It is shipping now with an MSP of $38,000.00 per pair.
The sonic improvements are what you dream about, with greater clarity from top to bottom, even better transient speed, more vibrant dynamic contrasts, and iron-fisted bass. Recorded music, regardless of the source type, just sounds more real. The music gains a new sense of propulsion and movement, giving it a new sense of animation and life. We have taken a remarkable product and simply made it better.
The icing on the cake is that the Mkll improvements involve new parts and wiring and they are retrofittable to original units. The retail price is $5,000.00 per pair. Updates are underway now: to get in the update queue, please contact service@audioresearch.com.
Do not take our word for it, order the new 160M Mkll for yourself to hear it light up your music and bring it to life in a beautiful new way.”
Happy listening!
Kind regards,
Your Audio Research family
* Reference 160Ms built in 2018 may require additional parts to perform the update. Please contact service@audioresearch.com for more information.