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who has done the ARC REF5 upgrade to SE

Hello forummembers , should like to get in contact with a member who has let done this upgrade AND has knowledge of electronics to tell me ( and other members )about the connection of the new capacitorboard to the old board.
Ofcourse I have asked ARC , but as an owner of the REF3 they are not willing to tell me .
Regards Hans
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phillyb
233 posts
 
ARC is still doing the upgrade game. Which is why I stopped considering them. REf5 cost a few good bucks, and now they have a SE version. Think they could get it right the 1st time. Sorry to hear they would not share with you, it would have been in their benifit to do so. Strange!
bjesien
614 posts
 
I spent a few 10k on arc gear thinking it would get me somewhere. No cash going in that direction again.
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hansk46 OP
109 posts
 
We can stop this thread as a forummember took the time to open the upperlid of the REF5 and took a look inside to answer my simple question .
I think he is the only member who has done this upgrade as no answer from other REF5 owners .Grrrr
ritmo
99 posts
 
I purchased a Ref 5SE - not an upgrade. The unit is wonderful. Very musical. Excellent top to bottom performance. I'm very pleased with it.

I'm sure at some point, ARC will have a Ref 6 or 7. It's the nature of the business. For now, I will sit back and enjoy the music.

Thanks,
Mike
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franklapdog
94 posts
 
According to Calvin at Audio Research,they will begin doing the upgrade sometime early fall.This was postponed due to a limited parts supply issue.I'm on the list to have it done but for now,the Ref 5 foots the bill.
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