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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theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,709 posts 03-09-2012 at 09:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The SE is shipping now.
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,709 posts 03-11-2012 at 03:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My understanding is that the reason for the REF5-SE is that ARC realized that the LS27 was so close to the performance level of the REF5, they were prompted to introduce the SE version. It makes really want to trade up my LS26, as soon as I can build up the funds.
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,709 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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