Audio Research ARC Ref 5 versions?

Hi,
Would anyone know if, apart of the obvious SE version, there were differences between earlier units of the Ref 5 and more recent ones?
If so, when was the "cut" between earlier and recent?
Thanks.

amuseb03-08-2012 8:41am

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ritmo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 03-12-2012 at 10:41am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Theo, The Ref 5SE is much better than the LS27. I replaced the LS with the Ref. I can tell you that the difference is not subtle. BTW, I was a very happy owner of the LS. Mike
chashas1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 596 posts 03-12-2012 at 08:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Good to hear, Mike. I was sure hoping so. Now with the LS 27 and newer ref5 se, ARC preamps are again at the top of the heap. Have fun!
nglazer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 846 posts 03-13-2012 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Does anyone know if Ref 5 will be upgradeable to SE and if so, at what cost? Neal
chashas1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 596 posts 03-14-2012 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is indeed. Contact ARC.
doggiehowser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 672 posts 03-15-2012 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Neal, do you live in the US? If not, you also need to factor in shipping.

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