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The New Audio Research Reference 6

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Audio Research unveils its latest Reference Preamp.

Audio Research Reference 6 Linestage -

Expect to see a slew of the Ref5 models hit the used market over the next year. I plan to move up to a Ref 5SE as they hit the used market.
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keithr
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all aboard the ARC upgrade train...
gundam91
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I am sooooo behind. Still running the GNSC modded Ref 2 Mk I....

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bdp24
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Mofi, I too think of the toggle switch style as THE classic ARC look. I've kept my LS-1 not just for that, but because of it's mode switch (Stereo/Reverse/Mono/Left/Right), something I wish ARC (and everyone else) would bring back.
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joeinid
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This one could cause me to jump. I'd love to know the final retail price.

REF 5SE is $13K and the GSPre is $15K, so is $17-19K possible?
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mitch4t OP
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This new look is going to have to grow on me.
I love the look of the toggle switches of old also,
but to me, the Ref 5SE was the best looking preamp ARC ever made.

A close second is the very rare LS10

Audio Research LS10
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