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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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rrolack
54 posts
 
Have Ref6's started shipping?  If so, any impressions?
rrolack
54 posts
 
Bump; has anyone heard the 6?
dbarger
215 posts
 
Yes, I got my Ref6 last week.  It is significantly more detailed and "musical" than my Ref5se was.  It feels faster, and more musically communicative.  It actually seems like they could have charged quite a bit more for these improvements.  Every song has details never heard before.  I had no idea there was still so much information to be revealed.  
Honestly, I was quite happy with my 5se.  But this is really quite an improvement.

jafant
18,946 posts
 
Thanks! for sharing- dbarger

what other gear is in your system, including cabling?
Happy Listening!
jwm
918 posts
 
It's amazing how AR brings more detail and musicality on each upgrade every 3 years. Can you imagine 20 years from now you will be able to hear a fart out of silence.
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