Argh, I sold my Ref5se... what was I thinking!

[guitardave]

I sold my Ref5se this week, thinking I would find a gently used Ref 10 or be ready for the inevitable Ref 6, but I am having serious withdrawal pain. Does anyone know if a Ref 6 is coming anytime soon?

[2fastdriving]

Lol! Oh man, this is a painful thread.

[Yamaki]

OUCH!!! Seriously?

[audioguy3107]

Originally Posted by guitardave

I sold my Ref5se this week, thinking I would find a gently used Ref 10 or be ready for the inevitable Ref 6, but I am having serious withdrawal pain. Does anyone know if a Ref 6 is coming anytime soon?

Man, the Reference 5se is an unbelievable preamp ......I hope you had an interim plan in case you couldn't find an upgrade quickly......what are you doing in the meantime???

- Buck

[NOLG4EVR]

I also sold my Ref5se, but it was shortly after I purchased my Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp.

No withdrawal symptoms that way.

Good luck finding a replacement, it is a great pre.

[guitardave]

Now there is a coincidence! I bought a Vosne Romanee L. It is a great pre, but I still miss the 5se. I like to have my feet in both camps. I plan to keep the VR-L, but I will add another ARC preamp, maybe another 5se...

[NOLG4EVR]

Originally Posted by guitardave

Now there is a coincidence! I bought a Vosne Romanee L. It is a great pre, but I still miss the 5se. I like to have my feet in both camps. I plan to keep the VR-L, but I will add another ARC preamp, maybe another 5se...

I didn't notice that in your signature at first. Coincidence yes. Pair it with a good Shindo amp and you may not miss the ARC pre. As good as the Ref5se is I don't miss mine at all. The VR is an amazing pre.

If you have to have an ARC pre I believe I saw a Ref 40 Anniversary for sale here on AA a while back. Great pre at a good price. Not sure if it is still available. Look in the marketplace.

[guitardave]

Yes, I saw that. It is sold, but thanks.

[Jerome W]

Originally Posted by NOLG4EVR

I also sold my Ref5se, but it was shortly after I purchased my Shindo Vosne Romanee pre-amp. No withdrawal symptoms that way. Good luck finding a replacement, it is a great pre.

JJ.

Great Post !
I also sold my REF PHONO 2, 6 months after I got my Giscours. I lost a lot of money but gained a TON OF MUSIC !

[NOLG4EVR]

Originally Posted by Jerome W

JJ.

Great Post !
I also sold my REF PHONO 2, 6 months after I got my Giscours. I lost a lot of money but gained a TON OF MUSIC !

Jerome, I lost quite a bit of money as well but also gained a priceless amount of musicality. Live and learn I guess. No regrets here.