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Music lover or audiophile?
Music lover than audiophile. I can’t live without my music but I could live without my stereo.  
To all ARC Reference 6 Owners.
Sorry what I meant to say was a used Ref 10 not a brand new one for 30k.  
Audio Research Reference Linestages
I’m reading this thread and saying to myself no one is mentioning the 5se or 6 ? Not realizing it was from 2011. Wonder what the original OP and others who have offered options feel now with there newer line stages.  
Audio Research Reference Linestages
I’m reading this thread and saying to myself no one is mentioning the 5se or 6 ? Not realizing it was from 2011. Wonder what the original OP and others who have offered options feel now with there newer line stages.  
ARC Ref 6 tube dampers.
@folkfreak. Thank you for your sound advice. Willing to give it a try. I’ll let u know the results I get.  
What is the best solid state amplifier you have ever heard?
To me it’s my Krell FPB 600. Plenty of power when called for  , Big deep bass , Excellent detailed. Excellent in all areas for me. Everything I could want in a ss amp.This  amp is hard to beat.  
Selling Advice
eBay , auction everything no reserve , local pick up , that’s your best bet. No worries about packing everything , shipping costs. Get what ever you can get. 
Speakers to hang on to for LIFE
B&W 800 Matrix. 4 life.  
Ugly vs Gogeous speakers
B&W 800 Matrix. I remember looking and reading about them in stereophile when they first came out. I was in awe back then. I used to look at the pics and dream of owning them one day. Today they are now in my room and love looking at them and ... 
Ideal amp for B&W matrix 800
I own a pair of B&W 800s. Powered by Krell FPB 600. Amazing!  
B@W Matrix 800 speakers
@68pete. Pete are u still interested in your question? Sorry but just saw it now.  Mike  
ARC Ref 6 tube dampers.
Btw. I heard a lot of good reviews with the Herbies. Just want to see how other members with either the ARC  5se or 6 felt about the Herbies. Thanks to all. 👍👍 
ARC Ref 6 tube dampers.
@ghasley thanks for your input. So u thought there was a slightly better balance top and bottom sound with the stock ARC thick black rubber bands ? And no different with the power supply 6550. Which Herbies tube dampers did u use for your 5se. Wou... 
Selling Advice
Hi you might be better selling your stuff on EBay. I would just sell as a bundle for what ever you can get. Like auction it off. And put local pick up only.  
Buy a $40,000 10 year old amp for $4,000 or new amp for same money?
I think that 40k amp he saw fell off a back of a truck and is seriously damaged and now selling for 4 k. 😂