Audio research reference 10 tube replacement

It appears maintenance costs Of 6SE r quite unfavorable.  If you plan on using it a lot for stereo and home theater listening and including electricity costs it may reach as high as $100 a month and that's a lot.

I don't think people really factor in electricity costs although at least standby is very minimal but when active it's close to 150 watts it adds up.

So much for serving a planet which I'm not too optimistic about decreased carbon. The trend is extremely unfavorable kind of sad

I am not sure of this Reference 6SE issue. I owned a 5SE and upgraded to the 6SE a bought a year ago. I was offended by the plastic remote and  immediately the new owner responded with an explanation and a promise a new metal remote was in the works and I would receive one, they are now shipping with all 6SE. This is a world class preamp, the sound is incredible… after 50 years of high end audio, a really satisfying preamp to own.

Yes I can’t believe that remote. My Sony dvd remote is built better. What were they thinking. Money I’m sure. Big mistake on their part. So how much is the new remote if you want to buy one for your Ref 6SE?  Anyone know?

The remote problem came about when the remote manufacturer, with little notice stopped manufacturing them. Trent the new owner of ARC immediately went in search of a new manufacturer. This does not happen over night.

I believe new remote is free for ARC 6SE owners, and comes with new units. I think they are still catching up… now shipping new units with the new metal remote. Current owners soon.