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arc ref5-se

I have been entertaining the idea of trying a ref5-se for awhile. I see a few around the $6500 range, but they sure don't seem to sell very fast.

I have an opportunity to get one for $6000. The unit is very clean with low hours.

I kinda feel this is a fair price. Any thoughts?

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skids OP
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Ghasley,

glad you brought that up. I noticed it’s been for sale for a suspiciously long time.

 

ghasley
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Its been up off and on for like four years! I have a friend who tried to buy it quite a while ago..."oh it just sold". How many zombie ads are like this one?

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mulveling
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Its been up off and on for like four years! I have a friend who tried to buy it quite a while ago..."oh it just sold". How many zombie ads are like this one?

I tried to buy a PS Audio P12 conditioner a couple years ago, and had to track him down on the phone to tell me he couldn’t sell it due to covid lockdown restrictions (no problems from other sellers at this time). I wonder how many of his listings are legitimately for sale, if any. He’s located in Chicago so let’s not continue down this thought experiment too far 😅

I've definitely noticed audiogon listing traffic / volume dwindling in the last several years 😪

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I wouldn't take to seriously what Albert has for sale. The same components consistently come up for sale.  Hate to say this but bait and switch tactics.  I purchased a preamp from him a couple years ago but since tried to reach him a couple other times for speakers that still come up for sale lol. So basically I've had good and bad luck with him.  

 

Original poster I sent you a PM about a REF5SE so not sure you saw it?

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