ARC Ref 5se inferior to LS28?


This is what a big dealer told me the other day. Dealer speak or right on the money? Would very much like to hear opinions of the many knowledgeable ARC users on Audiogon. Thanks

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Exactly kulali. We are talking tube electronics for gods sake!  For me I would be less inclined to buy a brand that continually offers new models as it shows they are more focused on the bottom line than on giving their customers good value. 
Exactly. Tube design isn't exactly progressing further as the manufacturers would try to have you believe.

Cleeds you are talking about minor parts differences, not  different implementations/schematics.   In fact there is some differing opinion on which of the KT Tubes is best, is there not? In my opinion Tetro's or not the last word and sound quality anyway. You need to look  to the triode for ultimate fidelity.  Which ironically was developed far before the tetrode was.