ARC REF2 phono vs REF2 SE version

Anyone out there compare these two phono's, if so what were your thought's.

On my short list to hear ideally in my own set-up.

dev04-01-2012 6:07pm

bifwynne Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,206 posts 04-02-2012 at 01:42am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete There are already threads on this subject. Search the Forum. Also Jonathan Valin has a blog on the subject too. From what I've read, the difference is a significant improvement. I'm on the "SE" upgrade list for my Ref 5 line stage, which also has threads running here. Same difference -- very significant improvement. The SE upgrade in large part includes custom proprietary teflon coupling caps and a super beefed up power supply.
dev OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 832 posts 04-02-2012 at 11:22am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Really, can you provide links because I did a search prior and nothing substantial came up. Don't really car too much about part, sonically is what interest me.
philb7777 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 401 posts 04-02-2012 at 04:49pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Dev, here is the absolute sound J Valin review link: http://www.avguide.com/blog/exclusive-first-review-audio-researchs-new-reference-phono-2se-phonostage-preamp