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Audio Research Corp Ref 5 SE

Just picked up news on another OP that ARC is upgrading the Ref 5 to an SE version that incorporates some of the technology from the Ref 40. The other OP posted the URL link below. Does anyone have any solid information anout this news development? Has anyone heard the Ref 5 SE? Same rumor about an SE version of the Ref Phono 2?

http://artsexcellence-audioresearch.blogspot.com/2011/12/audio-research-reference-5-se.html
bifwynne
sfstereo
215 posts
 
Sounds like a really cool unit with lots of features. Hopefully, it doesn't have too many bugs. I just placed an order for theDAC 8 a couple of weeks ago.

How do you like the DAC 8?
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mitch4t
1,610 posts
 
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Is that new Ref DAC also a preamp?
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doggiehowser
672 posts
 
Yes Mitch4t, it looks like it has the analog sections of the Ref5SE Pre.

It does lack analog inputs or HT bypass, so looks like you will still need a Ref5SE for those bits.
kenklein1
20 posts
 
Hi, I am also interested in upgrading my REF5 to SE. How much is the upgrade? Thanks
bifwynne OP
2,206 posts
 
Based on a conversation with Cal at ARC, the SE upgrade should cost $2500. I'm on the upgrade list and sure hope it's worth it.
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