Who has heard the new ARC ref 2 phono?

I just read the Specs.

6h30's providing all the gain. oh dear - YUK

What is the price?

BTW it uses FETs for additional gain in the max setting.

I am interested!

TD

MSRP $11,995.00 as posted on the ARCDB site.

Did you also notice that a new Ref 5 linestage is in the works as well? Didn't Ref 3 just came out like not that long ago?

I took a look at the Ref 2 phono specs and was really excited as it has everything that I am looking for in a phonostage. (except the price tag)

But a friend pointed out that Viktor from BAT is not a big fan of using 6H30 supertube in a phono section. And if anyone can speak about 6H30 supertube with authority, I would think it would be Viktor.

FrankC