@invalid Well I would think resale value means a lot.
Audio Research REF 6 to REF 6SE upgrade.
UPDATE””””””””” I just got off the phone with Audio Research about the REF 6 to 6SE upgrade and I was told that the price of the upgrade went up from last year from $3500 to $5000. I was pretty shocked. Also he said that it will not have to be done by the service dept as they have a guy who strictly does Ref 6 upgrades. as all parts are in stock and it will only take 14 days turn around time.
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@brunomarcs 5k for Ref 6 |
@pedroeb I believe that the SE will be worth the overall investment to me. I read so many positive stuff going from the 6 to SE that I am willing to do the upgrade. And probably knowing that this will be my last model that I will be staying with for ever. |
@bigkidz also includes all new tubes and a 1 yr warranty and 90 days warranty on new tubes. |
@bigkidz 18 caps have been updated with propietary components made especially for Audio Research. In addition 14 runs of wiring have been upgraded. |
@brunomarcs Average selling price on AG is $9500. How do u figure 5k for a REF 6 ? |
@noromance Yes. I just saw the 6SE good price also. But I can’t see it making sense to sell mine and get a used 6SE for the same price it would cost me to upgrade mine for the SE. I know what I have with mine. And it only has 625 hrs on it. So to me it’s barley broken in. With the upgrade it will be a practically new 6SE |
@curiousjim I couldn’t agree more about what u said. Also I will have practically the very 2 highest ARC amplifiers and preamp made from ARC. So to me it will be worth the upgrade as I can’t see my going any higher with them. I know I will not be getting or interested in the Ref 10 preamp also. |
@brunomarcs I totally think that it void the warranty if u have other services done on any equipment other than Audio Research. It just makes common sense. |
@brunomarcs Also I am sure that I would be very happy with the upgrade. This is definitely my top of the line pre amp that I will be going with them. I will not be upgrading it again being a Ref 7 or a 10. Same as my Ref 750s. Those are here to stay for good. |
@invalid Yes. As a matter of fact I’m installing a brand new Mitsubishi 18k btu split system AC unit. Also these REF 750 amps are also upgraded to the KT150s from the KT120. So I am sure there will be good heat from them. My Krell FPB 600 put out a lot of heat and I’m sure these would be more. |
@noromance I definitely will keep u all I informed as things progress. |