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The New Audio Research Reference 6

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Audio Research unveils its latest Reference Preamp.

Audio Research Reference 6 Linestage -

Expect to see a slew of the Ref5 models hit the used market over the next year. I plan to move up to a Ref 5SE as they hit the used market.
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misternice
339 posts
 
Not a bad deal at all.With a warranty,its got to be good,imo
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jafant
19,602 posts
 
Anyone else here have the new "6"?
If so, comment about its sound and presentation.

Otherwise, the REF5 SE is going to be very tough to beat (no pun), especially, when fitted w/ REF XL or OPUS cabling via Transparent.

Later on, will we see/hear a Ref 6 SE model?

Keep me posted & Happy Listening!
rrolack
54 posts
 
Have Ref6's started shipping?  If so, any impressions?
rrolack
54 posts
 
Bump; has anyone heard the 6?
dbarger
215 posts
 
Yes, I got my Ref6 last week.  It is significantly more detailed and "musical" than my Ref5se was.  It feels faster, and more musically communicative.  It actually seems like they could have charged quite a bit more for these improvements.  Every song has details never heard before.  I had no idea there was still so much information to be revealed.  
Honestly, I was quite happy with my 5se.  But this is really quite an improvement.

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