(((The Ref 6E did use that cheesy plastic remote (thanks McIntosh group).
The 6 has a nice aluminum remote -))) Plaw so does now the Ref 6 SE
this had nothing to do with the prior ownership.The Vendor who made the metal remotes was incapable to perform service.
This has now been fixed and original 6 SE owners can get their metal remotes. My take performance wise is the Ref 6SE offers you improved bass performance and ties into the mid bass better then ever before with the new board layout , latest Cap Tech, brings a vivid liveliness,while maintaining all of the ARC ref series unique 3 dimensional floating ability which makes all ARC Ref pre amps special. Best JohnnyR
The 6 has a nice aluminum remote -))) Plaw so does now the Ref 6 SE
this had nothing to do with the prior ownership.The Vendor who made the metal remotes was incapable to perform service.
This has now been fixed and original 6 SE owners can get their metal remotes. My take performance wise is the Ref 6SE offers you improved bass performance and ties into the mid bass better then ever before with the new board layout , latest Cap Tech, brings a vivid liveliness,while maintaining all of the ARC ref series unique 3 dimensional floating ability which makes all ARC Ref pre amps special. Best JohnnyR