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Audio Research Reference 5 SE Preamps For Sale?

Why are there so many ARC Ref 5 SE preamps for sale lately? Is there something that I don't know? I have been very impressed with this preamp in the past and have always kept an eye out for a good used one. There were 5 of them on Gon at one time not too long ago! Is there a particular reason why people are unloading them at this time? Thank you
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roxy54
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Here we go yet again.
jafant
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Keith-

this is a killer pre-amp, especially, mated w/ a solid-state
power amp. Now is your time to score one at a great price!

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
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dweller
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Anyone know the asking price for a Ref-6?
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mofimadness
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11-11-15: Dweller
"Anyone know the asking price for a Ref-6?"

$14,000 is the price I have heard.
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Thanks you guys for the responses. I have a buddy with a Ref 5 SE and I was amazed by the soundstage that, that sucker threw! I hated to ask the questions because I have seen those types of questions before - "why are there so many ______ for sale" but I was truly amazed by the number of Ref 5's on Gon and thought that there might be something going on that I did not know about. I know that they have the new G series out, but I'm not up to speed on that series. Thank you all for the responses.
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