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 03-10-2012 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Indeed the 5SE is already shipping. I've had mine for a bit over 1 week. It only took 2 weeks to get it after I ordered it. At this point, I'm up to 65 hrs. It continues to get better. Mike
ritmo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 03-09-2012 at 11:11am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just received a Ref 5SE. It is a wonderful unit. Much better than the LS27 it replaced; and, I was very happy with the LS. Thanks, Mike
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

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