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Old 03-08-2020, 05:46 PM
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I had the Ref 5SE for about 3-4 years. Then the REF 6 came out with rave reviews and I was eyeing an upgrade at that point. A few did come up on the used market and I just waited until the right one came up. The good thing about ARC is that their products, especially from the REF series, hold their value quite well. So it made sense for me to buy used. Like a new car, the biggest depreciation occurs when the car rolls off the lot. For example buying a used 5SE now and selling it in a year or two won't hurt that much financially when you are ready to upgrade. But given the choice, a Ref 6 now would be the bomb. As Dave Wilson once said when asked about the high prices of his speakers (paraphrasing), "...it only hurts for a little while."
I agree. We are learn as we go, I've just started a few months ago and try to buy wisely for a 3-4 year hold for equipment then change out, Right now I'm at 3-4 months so I'm getting there.

Rega 6 with Ania cart to VPI Prime Signature with Grado Statement 3 was my most recent Upgrade. I only used the Rega for less that 3 months so I'm returning it prior to my 90 option is up.. Heck I'm still waiting to pick up the ARC Ref 2SE I just purchased from Buck.I had a Schitt Mani and before it lasted about 2 weeks before I was ready to move on. Great for the money but I'm looking for more everything..
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Old 03-17-2020, 04:23 PM
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I had the Ref 5SE for about 3-4 years. Then the REF 6 came out with rave reviews and I was eyeing an upgrade at that point. A few did come up on the used market and I just waited until the right one came up. The good thing about ARC is that their products, especially from the REF series, hold their value quite well. So it made sense for me to buy used. Like a new car, the biggest depreciation occurs when the car rolls off the lot. For example buying a used 5SE now and selling it in a year or two won't hurt that much financially when you are ready to upgrade. But given the choice, a Ref 6 now would be the bomb. As Dave Wilson once said when asked about the high prices of his speakers (paraphrasing), "...it only hurts for a little while."
Ended up jumping on a discount new stock Ref 6
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Game Room:Vizio 75'' Quantum X ,Denon AVR X6500H 5.2,Klipsch SPL 150 Sub,Klipsch SPL 120,Klipsch RF-7III,Klipsch RP-502S

Living Room:VPI Prime Signature Rosewood,Fatboy Tonearm,Grado Statement 3,Audio Research Ref 2SE ,Audio Research REF 6 .Will Vincent Dynaco Amp[/I]
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