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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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norfish
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I picked up a used Ref.5SE and love it. It has defintely dropped in price significantly on the used market from a year ago.

Funny, I thought of buying an new one about 6 months ago and talked to a dealer. He would not mark it down more then $800. I asked if a new model was on the horizon and he said certainly not.

Glad I waited.
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jafant
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Guys-

you owe it to yourself to try Transparent Reference XL or OPUS cabling to really bring out / open up the Ref5 SE true capabilities.

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
czarivey
5,946 posts
 
company succeeded to sell a lot for large price.
folks realized they simply need money i guess.
taters
1,149 posts
 
Tjasoc,

Definitely not the prettiest piece out there.
riparian
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I had a good laugh after reading the Audio Research Ref 6 description. "Further improvements include a more grainless presentation...". More grainless?

Either it has grain or it is grainless.

Not a big deal, but just funny.
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