The New Audio Research Reference 6

I found out today my dealer who is only 8 miles away have
already sold 3 Ref 6 preamps. I
definitely paid under 10K for a new unit!

Statman,

Are you saying you bought a new ref-6 for 10k? That would be 30 percent off retail. I can't imagine ARC offering a 30 percent discount on a new product. If you are talking about buying a new ref-5se for 10k. That still doesn't make sense to me when many are available at 7000.00 to 7500.00 with low hours and mint condition. If you bought a used one there would be very little downside if you were going to sell it in the next couple of years.

Taters,

No, per the previous post above. I bought a new in box Ref
5SE in black for under 10K.

Not a bad deal at all.With a warranty,its got to be good,imo

Anyone else here have the new "6"?
If so, comment about its sound and presentation.

Otherwise, the REF5 SE is going to be very tough to beat (no pun), especially, when fitted w/ REF XL or OPUS cabling via Transparent.

Later on, will we see/hear a Ref 6 SE model?

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!