Audio Research Ref 6 SE

Ha! I was actually referencing the shot of the interior circuit layout which you need to scroll to view. But then again, it too is likely just a holdover of the previous Ref 6 photos. Wouldn't it be nice if ARC were more transparent about what your 3,000 clams buys? Ain't gonna happen. And the factory no longer answers questions. They refer you to the dealer. And the dealer is clueless. I speak from personal experience. But let me say again-I am not upset or put-off. It is just the way things are now with ARC. If you buy from a tiny producer like Quicksilver, Atmasphere, Don Sachs, et. al. you get information but you don't enjoy the benefits of economies of scale that a larger producer can provide. There is an inherent question there; does an ARC really pass along the benefits of economies of scale or are they 100% pocketed by ARC?

"...why were ARC using totally inferior and poor quality capacitors, internal wiring and other parts in the first place??"

My thoughts precisely :)

They are now working on the latest and greatest Ref 7 right now. I really should of just went and bought a used Ref 10. I really seriously regret that I didn’t. 

"...why were ARC using totally inferior and poor quality capacitors, internal wiring and other parts in the first place??"

My thoughts precisely :)

Ditto :-)   Same with Auto companies ... new model every few years.  They can't make a PERFECT car?   What a scam plus FORCE me to upgrade.   No Choice!!!