Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp

So I see on the Audio Research Data Base website they listed the new ARC REF 5 preamp for $12000. Does anybody have any details about it?

tlg06-20-2009 12:29am

doggiehowser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 672 posts 12-23-2011 at 03:38am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't believe I am the only one who's interested in this ;) There's a hint of it in the preview of the Ref2SE Phono http://www.avguide.com/blog/exclusive-first-review-audio-researchs-new-reference-phono-2se-phonostage-preamp Looks like the front face plate is changed too! Making it look more like the Reference Anniversary preamp. Upgrades probably includes Teflon caps in the power supply (also used in the Anniversary pre) It's slated to cost 1k more in list price, but there's an appointment only upgrade for current owners.
sfstereo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 215 posts 12-24-2011 at 02:31am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I received my Ref 5SE a few days ago and you are correct about the Teflon caps. It sounds really good with only a few hours on it,
doggiehowser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 672 posts 12-24-2011 at 03:08pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Share PICS!!
sfstereo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 215 posts 12-24-2011 at 04:26pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete This link contains photos of the unit http://artsexcellence-audioresearch.blogspot.com/2011/12/audio-research-reference-5-se.html