Audio Research Reference 5 Preamp

So I see on the Audio Research Data Base website they listed the new ARC REF 5 preamp for $12000. Does anybody have any details about it?

tlg06-20-2009 12:29am

rx8man Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 06-24-2009 at 05:15pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Now I know why all the REF 3's were up for sale, nice upgrade path.
rx8man Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,484 posts 06-25-2009 at 03:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The least that could (should) ? be done is allow for modular-type or similar upgrades, so you don't lose your a$$ so bad on your current unit.