Differences between Ref 250 and Ref 250SE

[triode12]

Does anyone know the internal differences between the 250 and 250SE besides the tubes?

I know the output caps were changed but what else was?

Thanks

[gardener]

Originally Posted by triode12

Does anyone know the internal differences between the 250 and 250SE besides the tubes?

I know the output caps were changed but what else was?

Thanks

Good question
I am awaiting my upgraded amps
Will report on the sound
At the moment using a borrowed Ref 75se. Sound is exquisite

[Harlequin]

$10,000.00

[gardener]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

$10,000.00

ha ha
was it worth it?

[Harlequin]

Originally Posted by gardener

ha ha
was it worth it?

I could not say g, as for my part crunching the numbers on a generous dealer discount It made more sense to go for a brand new pair of factory built 250SE's mit 3 year warranty.

[nonesup]

Originally Posted by triode12

Does anyone know the internal differences between the 250 and 250SE besides the tubes?

I know the output caps were changed but what else was?

Thanks

Here is the list of modifications that sent me from the Technical Service
AR importer in Spain :

Le contesto en relación con la actualización de la REF 150 a REF SE.
Esta mejora esta considerada por el fabricante como muy buena.

Se cambian muchas cosas como:
Todas las válvulas( KT150 + 6H30)
Varias Resistencias
Condensadores Cerámicos
Una batería completa de Condensadores Electrolíticos
Una Placa de Rectificación
Algunos Cables Internos.

La mejora se lleva a cabo con estaño original seleccionado por el fabricante.



Asked whether the four capacitors Teflon coupling is changed ,
I responded :

Buenos días.
Sí, los cuatro condensadores de paso de señal, de 2uF de capacidad,
forman parte de las piezas que se cambian.

Regards

[nonesup]

Frankly 5,500 € who asked for the update, I found them too much money. That made him give a chance to listen to the new Constellation 1.0 Stereo, and although I still find the great amplifier Ref 150 , the Constellation is in my house for 3 months .

[New guy]

Originally Posted by nonesup

Frankly 5,500 € who asked for the update, I found them too much money. That made him give a chance to listen to the new Constellation 1.0 Stereo, and although I still find the great amplifier Ref 150 , the Constellation is in my house for 3 months .

I guess with the USD$ being strong only makes it more expensive. I am actually vacationing in Spain now and find cost to be
very reasonable for American visitors. I left Sevilla this for Barcelona and had a great time in Sevilla.

I will consider upgrading my REF250 to SE when the tubes need to be replaced. It might be another year or so.

Rich

[nonesup]

Originally Posted by New guy

I guess with the USD$ being strong only makes it more expensive. I am actually vacationing in Spain now and find cost to be
very reasonable for American visitors. I left Sevilla this for Barcelona and had a great time in Sevilla.

I will consider upgrading my REF250 to SE when the tubes need to be replaced. It might be another year or so.

Rich

Welcome to my country.
Enjoy your stay

[triode12]

Originally Posted by nonesup

Here is the list of modifications that sent me from the Technical Service
AR importer in Spain :

Le contesto en relación con la actualización de la REF 150 a REF SE.
Esta mejora esta considerada por el fabricante como muy buena.

Se cambian muchas cosas como:
Todas las válvulas( KT150 + 6H30)
Varias Resistencias
Condensadores Cerámicos
Una batería completa de Condensadores Electrolíticos
Una Placa de Rectificación
Algunos Cables Internos.

La mejora se lleva a cabo con estaño original seleccionado por el fabricante.



Asked whether the four capacitors Teflon coupling is changed ,
I responded :

Buenos días.
Sí, los cuatro condensadores de paso de señal, de 2uF de capacidad,
forman parte de las piezas que se cambian.

Regards

Thanks for that Nonesup!