Fair price for used arc 5se?

[joey_v]

Given that you guys are much more familiar with this preamp and I am not, what's a fair price for a mint used 5se from a single owner with original tubes?

If they were to include a set of factory fresh tubes, how much additional for that?

Thanks!

[Superfrg]

i'd say a price around 55-65% of retail if mint and new tubes.

I know some very good deals could be made for old stock, when the new was announced.
I made one myself

[larevoj]

It's there about...the only tube you want to pay attention to is the 6550 and the rest will last a long time. Since it's only one tube which will not cost much and you may like to roll on with a better tube anyway...I won't be too concern if it's old or new tubes.

Unless you are buying a ref250...

[Ritmo]

I've seen Ref 5SE listed between $6,500 (used) and $8,000(new) recently. Good luck!

[Superfrg]

8000 dollars new is a steal for this preamp

[ismelllikepoop]

where are you seeing bnib for 8k

[bds]

if you are a lucky man a demo (500 hrs.) REF5se in Europa can you have for 8000-8500 Euros!!!

New Euro. 14900.-


-> a new REF6 have around the same price... Euro 15900.-......


search a Octave or a Covergent demo or used = better quality & sound... (ihmo)

[smokey]

I do not know much about the electrics but the 5SE has a 20 amp ac line chord can this be used with a home 15 amp outlet with a 15 amp breaker

[oddeophile]

Originally Posted by smokey

I do not know much about the electrics but the 5SE has a 20 amp ac line chord can this be used with a home 15 amp outlet with a 15 amp breaker

Yes. ARC uses the 20 amp IEC connection due to larger contact area.

[smokey]

I HAVE A LS 27 PREAMP ,IS THE REF 5SE THAT MUCH BETTER THAN THE 27
I ,WAS THINKING ABOUT TRADING UP WHAT ARE YOUR THROUGHTS,IS THE PRICE DIFF. MAKE SENCE