While $3500 to $5000 is a big jump, have you been to the grocery store lately??
I heard both the Ref 6 and the Ref 6SE a few years ago and there was a very noticeable difference.
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Audio Research REF 6 to REF 6SE upgrade.
UPDATE””””””””” I just got off the phone with Audio Research about the REF 6 to 6SE upgrade and I was told that the price of the upgrade went up from last year from $3500 to $5000. I was pretty shocked. Also he said that it will not have to be done by the service dept as they have a guy who strictly does Ref 6 upgrades. as all parts are in stock and it will only take 14 days turn around time.
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@curiousjim I couldn’t agree more about what u said. Also I will have practically the very 2 highest ARC amplifiers and preamp made from ARC. So to me it will be worth the upgrade as I can’t see my going any higher with them. I know I will not be getting or interested in the Ref 10 preamp also. |
@dinov because of brand recognition, they charge more than it's worth. |
@tattooedtrackman Yes. That was kind of my point.
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@tattooedtrackman I meant that I wouldn't be sending in my ref 6 which I don't even own yet, and paying the price to upgrade it to the ref 6se. Which we now know is 5,000. Once you get the work done you'll more than likely be very happy. They probably do more than just the capacitors and wiring! I suspect if one was to do the work themselves or sub it out and one day there's a problem with a proprietary piece and youd have to send it in to arc, they'd probably decline to repair it? idk for certain just an assumption! I would like to know this! |
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