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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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.
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,690 posts 03-15-2012 at 04:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ritmo did you have a Ref5 or did you make the jump from the LS27 to the Ref5SE? And I want to clarify, I was not knocking the LS27. I have an LS26 and am very happy with it, but the LS27 is in my crosshairs. The Ref5SE is not in my budget unless I wait for a used one. I think that between the LS17SE,LS27 and REF5SE as mentioned Audio Research is the one to beat.

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