Ref 3 Phono

[gapple88]

Originally Posted by TommyTunes

I've never been a fanboy of any one company but when something is head and sholders above something I'll be the first to say so. I have the Ref 6 which replaced my 5SE. The leap in performance was not minor. A friend of mine came by this week and was astounded by the difference. He has the 5SE and plans to upgrade as soon as funds permit. There is no reason to believe that the jump from 2SE wouldn't be of the same magnitude. These changes are not just cosmetic or adding two tubes, this is a complete redesign of the units. I urge you to have a listen before dismissing the upgrades.

Same here... 👍🏻

[calcutroop]

Wait to hear the Ref 6 SE and the Phono 3SE. Jaw dropping. In a few months.

[doggiehowser]

Originally Posted by calcutroop

Wait to hear the Ref 6 SE and the Phono 3SE. Jaw dropping. In a few months.

I don't see the same grief given to CJ. Didn't the GAT get replaced in about 5 years? That's about the same timeframe as the 5SE to 6 timeframe.

[taters]

Originally Posted by doggiehowser

I don't see the same grief given to CJ. Didn't the GAT get replaced in about 5 years? That's about the same timeframe as the 5SE to 6 timeframe.

They don't have the exposure that ARC has.

[doggiehowser]

Originally Posted by taters

They don't have the exposure that ARC has.

So why aren't you heckling B&W for refreshing the 800 Diamond to Series 3 in less than 3 years?

They have way more exposure than ARC

[joeling]

Originally Posted by Harlequin

Twud appear to be mainly an extra pair of 6h30's in the gain stage, latest passive components of choice out of the GS / SE program and a facial, possibly upgraded PS reserve?

Look!!!! This is not the tight wad attitude to adopt folks, I am in the market for a bargain one careful owner Ref2se, listen to my voice, only my voice, your eyelids are heavy as lead *****BUY THE REF3***** BUY THE REF3*****BUY THE REF3****

[BillK]

Ironically, a lot of people can now afford upgrades because oil prices are down. ;-)

[taters]

Originally Posted by BillK

Ironically, a lot of people can now afford upgrades because oil prices are down. ;-)

Are you serious?

[TommyTunes]

Ordered a Ref 3 yesterday, it'll be a while before it arrives.

[Bobvin]

Any specs on these REF3? What is gain? I thought REF2se and REF10 phono had a little too much for mc cartridge. Also, how many inputs? Does unit have xlr (balanced) input? Other specs I imagine similar to prior units.