Fan in Audio Research tube pre-amp


Do audio research pre-tube like LS26, LS27, Ref 3 and ref 5 all come with fans? If they do, is the fan noise noticeable?
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Showing 1 response by mechans

If the ARCDB is still up and running it was/is an excellent resource for this kind of info.
As an aside I noted a tube power amp by Synthesis required an "ultra Low Noise fan" using the entirely encased design shared by many ARC tubed power amps. I can't judge if it is a detriment or not because I have not actually heard an amp with a fan for any length of time. Intuitively it would seem like a bad idea especially if it doesn't have its own isolated circuit. Sort of like turning on a blender in miniature while watching TV (Old TVs anyway).