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ARC REF 6 upgraded by ARC.

I have an ARC REF 6 I bought in 2019. I just upgraded my amp to the ARC REF 750. I now want to upgrade my REF 6. Does ARC still do this  I now I should call them to see but it’s Fri night and probably wolnt be opened til Monday. And I really would like to know before that. 

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From their website FAQ:

"Current products eligible for an SE Update

REF6
REF Phono 3
VT80
LS28"

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@tattooedtrackman  I read Stereophile's review on the 6SE upgrade and I'd be a little concerned about the possible exchange of transparency for "body." Might be worth considering before you change the flavor of your rig.

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They replace 12 power supply caps and some/all of the internal wiring. The Nichicon GU 470ųF caps are around $5 each.

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ARC have to make their profit. Upgrade is $5000.
Let’s say the most expensive guesstimates:
18 Nichicon GU(M) caps - $150, 5 hours @ $200 per hour, Wire $100. Overhead $750.
$3000 profit.

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