I always thought that a company's "reference series" of products was their best effort. It would appear that this is not the case with ARC. As soon as ARC releases a new Ref X component it is followed up with a SE model which implies they could have done better. From a marketing standpoint, it would make more sense to release the standard model along with the SE model at the same time allowing the consumer to make an informed choice at time of purchase.
Audio Research Ref 6 SE
Hi , was told today that Audio Research Ref 6 SE is about to get released with first shipment scheduled by the end of December/ early January, if anyone has more information about specs please share , I emailed AR support waiting for response with details but they confirmed about Ref 6 SE release . I was about to purchase one so would be interested to see what got upgraded or how much will current Ref 6 will drop in price ..,
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I have Reference 250 non-SE that I purchased new from an authorized dealer where I have purchased most of my system from for forever. The unit with KT120 tubes is a stunning sounding unit being used with ARC and Pass preamps. Love it with lots of superlatives. Not necessary to upgrade to the SE version and pricier tubes. So I didnt care about SE, knew there would be one eventually. BTW, I went to purchase a 10 hour new vintage Crown tape deck off of Craigslist Minneapolis. Drove from Chicago. Turned out the seller was Wade Fieberger. Never heard of him until he told me he worked for ARC and designed my amps. Was ecstatic. Had many ARC pieces over my time and was ignorant. Fantastic guy, allowed me to spend a gracious 3 hours in his house showing me his "stash", talking about my amps, ARC history etc. Was a great time except after 2 hours when we went from his house to his garage to view his components, realized left my wife sitting in the car in the driveway for 2 hours. Not a happy camper but she enjoyed the last hour of the visit. Great loss as a person and designer. Purchased the tape deck. True story. |
testpilot ... As soon as ARC releases a new Ref X component it is followed up with a SE model ... it would make more sense to release the standard model along with the SE model at the same time ...That simply isn't true. Several years typically separate the release of the original model and its SE version. |
RIAA Settle down RIAA, substitute in 9wr and tattoedtrackman for "OP" and you get to the same place. I’ll let the reading comprehension remark slide, noting that Millercarbon throws it around also. Kind of puts you two on a higher plane than the rest of us. |
@testpilot You gals have problem with BEST. Again, what's best today might not best tomorrow. IE BEST effort building REF250 w/KT120. After testing KT150 for several years, release REF250SE to maximize KT150 in BEST effort. Same set of clowns WHINING.. Also, if you're happy nobody is forcing you to upgrade. I'm happy with REF250SE and no interest in REF260M. If I need triode power, got my CAT JL7. |
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