{"id":128603,"date":"2026-06-26T18:46:55","date_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:46:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/soundglory.com\/product\/audio-research-ls-28se-pre-amplifier\/"},"modified":"2026-06-26T18:46:55","modified_gmt":"2026-06-26T10:46:55","slug":"audio-research-ls-28se-pre-amplifier","status":"publish","type":"product","link":"https:\/\/soundglory.com\/en\/product\/audio-research-ls-28se-pre-amplifier\/","title":{"rendered":"AUDIO RESEARCH <br\/>LS-28SE Pre Amplifier"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>LS28SE<\/h3>\n<p>A high-end preamplifier in its technical performance. An instrument in its ability to deliver a realistic and emotional connection to the music.<\/p>\n<p>LS28SE draws on Audio Research&#8217;s extensive experience in building the Reference 160 series power amplifiers. Numerous costly component upgrades significantly enhance the LS28SE&#8217;s clarity, resolution, transient response, and spatiality. Its pure and natural sound is refreshing and inspires long listening sessions.<\/p>\n<p>Flexible operation<\/p>\n<p>LS28SE preamplifier is flexible and intuitive to operate. Four balanced inputs and four unbalanced inputs, along with two sets of balanced and unbalanced outputs, provide a wealth of connectivity options. Input naming, tube usage time, automatic power-off, and home theater pass-through functions can all be easily set via the menu. Phase reversal and mono mode are also standard features.<\/p>\n<p>The impact of a good preamplifier on your music system cannot be ignored.<\/p>\n<p>While speakers and power amplifiers are crucial to the sound you hear, preamplifiers are often underestimated. Many musical gems fail to reach their full potential because most preamplifiers are not well-matched to the systems they&#8217;re used in. The LS28SE changes that. Its natural, smooth tone and rich detail bring instant vibrancy and sophistication to systems that would otherwise be using other preamplifiers.<\/p>\n<p>TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS<br \/>\nFrequency Response<\/p>\n<p>+0-3dB, 0.4Hz to 200kHz at rated output<br \/>\n(Balanced, 200k ohms load)<\/p>\n<p>THD+Noise<\/p>\n<p>Less than .007% at 2V RMS BAL output<\/p>\n<p>Noise<\/p>\n<p>Less than -100dBv at max volume (103)<\/p>\n<p>Dynamic Range<\/p>\n<p>122dB (AES17)<\/p>\n<p>Crosstalk<\/p>\n<p>-105dB<\/p>\n<p>Gain<\/p>\n<p>Main output: 18.5dB balanced output.<br \/>\n(12.5dB SE output.) Record output: 0dB (Processor input: 0dB balanced out). <\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Input Impedance<\/p>\n<p>100K ohms Balanced, 50K ohms SE.<br \/>\n8 Inputs \u2013 4 balanced, 4 single-ended.<\/p>\n<p>Output Impedance<\/p>\n<p>600 ohms Balanced, 300 ohms SE Main (2), 20K ohms minimum load and 2000pF maximum capacitance. Outputs (3): 2 Main, 1 Record (XLR and RCA connectors). <\/p>\n<p>Output Polarity<\/p>\n<p>Non-inverting<\/p>\n<p>Maximum Input<\/p>\n<p>16V RMS BAL, 8V RMS SE<\/p>\n<p>Rated Outputs<\/p>\n<p>2V RMS (1V RMS SE) into 200K ohm balanced load (maximum balanced output capability is 17V RMS at less than 0.5% THD at 1kHz).<\/p>\n<p>Controls<\/p>\n<p>Rotary volume selector (103 steps) and rotary input selector. Push buttons: Power, Menu, Enter, Mono, Invert, Mute. <\/p>\n<p>Power Supplies<\/p>\n<p>Electronically regulated low and high voltage supplies. Automatic 45 sec. warm-up\/brown-out mute. Line regulation better than .01%.  <\/p>\n<p>Tube Compliment<\/p>\n<p>(4) 6H30P dual triode<\/p>\n<p>Power Requirements<\/p>\n<p>105-125VAC 60Hz (200-250VAC 50\/60Hz) 130 watts maximum<\/p>\n<p>Standby<\/p>\n<p>2W<\/p>\n<p>Dimensions<\/p>\n<p>Width: 19\u201d (48 cm)<\/p>\n<p>Height: 6.5\u201d (13.7 cm)<\/p>\n<p>Depth: 13.7\u201d (34.8 cm)<\/p>\n<p>Handles extend 1.6\u201d (4 cm) forward of the front panel<\/p>\n<p>Weight: 16.0 lbs. (7.2 kg) Net; 24 lbs. (10.9 kg) Shipping    <\/p>\n<div style=\"margin: 20px 0;\"><div class=\"qrcswholewtapper\" style=\"text-align:left;\"><div class=\"qrcprowrapper\"  id=\"qrcwraa2leds\"><div class=\"qrc_canvass\" id=\"qrc_cuttenpages_2\" style=\"display:inline-block\" data-text=\"https:\/\/soundglory.com\/en\/product\/audio-research-ls-28se-pre-amplifier\/\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>LS28SE A high-end preamplifier in its technical performance. 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