Audio Research D-115 MKIII tube amp..


I have some gear that I may trade towards this tube amp....I cant find any reviews or info...I know its 100 watts/ch, and was quite expensive in its day..

Can anyone tell me how good it was? it would be hooked to a Berning TF-10 pre and Electrovoice 12TRXB's.
jsujo

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I owned one for a couple of years. Very balanced and smooth tone but not overly warmish (by early 90's standard). Tonally it was much like the SP10 pre-amp that came out at the same time. Soundwise it was a very good amp.Its got a lot of tubes in it and frankly its hard to maintain. Biasing the tubes is difficult and time consuming. Additionally there are no fuses to protect the bias resistors if a tube shorts out - unless you are a good tech yourself you'll have to haul it into the shop for repairs.