The New Audio Research Reference 6

I did notice the new Ref6 is absent the unity gain as a designated input. I tried to download the manual but it isn't loaded on the ARC website yet. As far as the new look I saw the GS series at RMAF and sorry, I prefer the older look. This is too Euro for me and they deleted the option of the black case plate, which I realize would probably not look good. All based on my taste of course. But bottom line it better sound great, I estimate the REF 6 will come in at 14K US. I suppose the LS28 will have the same look or very similar.

I am getting my new Ref5SE next week. Check with your dealers about closeout pricing.
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10-27-15: Minorl
Well sooner or later (sooner I expect), dealers are going to have to clear out their stock of REF 5SEs in order to make room both physically and financially for the REF 6 pre-amp. So, I do expect that dealers are going to offer the units at very close to what they actually paid AR for them. Also, once a unit is discontinued, AR's mandates on strict pricing controls go out the window and dealers can then sell for whatever they want.

I just happened to call my dealer and ask if he even had a Ref5 SE. First answer was, "yes". The second question from me was, "what color". It was black as I had hoped for. When he told me the price, I could not believe it! I am picking up the new one today, and returning the silver one they loaned me. Good things come to those who wait sometimes?

And the price was?

Common. Tell us the price. I'm dying to know.

enjoy

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!