Audio Research ARC Ref 5 versions?

Hi,
Would anyone know if, apart of the obvious SE version, there were differences between earlier units of the Ref 5 and more recent ones?
If so, when was the "cut" between earlier and recent?
Thanks.

amuseb03-08-2012 8:41am

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chashas1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 596 posts 03-14-2012 at 05:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is indeed. Contact ARC.
doggiehowser Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 672 posts 03-15-2012 at 03:43am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Neal, do you live in the US? If not, you also need to factor in shipping.
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,331 posts 03-15-2012 at 04:05am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Ritmo did you have a Ref5 or did you make the jump from the LS27 to the Ref5SE? And I want to clarify, I was not knocking the LS27. I have an LS26 and am very happy with it, but the LS27 is in my crosshairs. The Ref5SE is not in my budget unless I wait for a used one. I think that between the LS17SE,LS27 and REF5SE as mentioned Audio Research is the one to beat.
nglazer Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 734 posts 03-15-2012 at 02:21pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I don't own a Ref 5 but think about it. Live in US. Will check with ARC on upgrade cost. Might be worthwhile to get a used Ref 5 and then upgrade. That is if I become convinced it exceeds SQ of my noble Wyetech Opal, which would be a major accomplishment. Neal

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