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Old 07-14-2012, 09:46 AM
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Fantastic! I'm still at just over 300 hrs. Im looking forward to ramping up some more hours in mine shortly. Haven't spent much time this summer in the music room.

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Old 07-14-2012, 03:30 PM
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Just hit 350 hours on my REF 5SE and its really starting to sing. 3 straight nights of musical bliss, so I am hoping the break-in inconsistancy is behind me.
I just hit 310 hours......hard to tell if things are really settling in..AC runs frequently and the VXR has less than 50 hours on it.
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Old 07-15-2012, 01:53 AM
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Just hit 350 hours on my REF 5SE and its really starting to sing. 3 straight nights of musical bliss, so I am hoping the break-in inconsistancy is behind me.
Inconsistency should be behind you, but it will continue to get better and better. Enjoy.
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Just hit 350 hours on my REF 5SE and its really starting to sing. 3 straight nights of musical bliss, so I am hoping the break-in inconsistancy is behind me.
Hi Darkstar,

Did you eventually post pictures of your REF 5 SE with black faceplate, handles & knobs and with the silver buttons in place ?

I haven't seen any picture of this final look, which must be terrific.

Since I'm about to pull the trigger for one with this finish, I would be interested to have a preview.

I wish you lots of pleasure with your broken in 5 SE.
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Old 07-16-2012, 11:47 AM
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Hi Darkstar,

Did you eventually post pictures of your REF 5 SE with black faceplate, handles & knobs and with the silver buttons in place ?

I haven't seen any picture of this final look, which must be terrific.

Since I'm about to pull the trigger for one with this finish, I would be interested to have a preview.

I wish you lots of pleasure with your broken in 5 SE.
Here you go. Sorry its not the best quality picture.
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darkstar, that looks awesome. Congrats!
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Thanks Randy.

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Here you go. Sorry its not the best quality picture.
Thank you. Very cool look. Congratulations !
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Exceltium, welcome aboard!
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