jmcgrogan2 . John , Yes i was comparing the ARC 6 to the ML 38s, as that was my only preamp i had been listening to for about a year and a half along with my Krell FPB 600. I too am sure the ARC ref 3 would of also blown away the ML 38s. Originally i was looking for the ARC ref 3 for about $4600 but for about 2 grand more i could get a nice used 5se , I think thats worth it. Now with that said spending another $5500 for the ARC 6 compared to the 5se. As much as i LOVED auditioning the 6 in my rig the last 2 days ,running my Krell FPB 600 and B&W 800 matrix , I dont think i would ever want to upgrade from the 6. Im sure i could live with the 5se until the 6se or 7 comes out and then upgrade to the 6 when the price drops. BTW have you noticed any used ARC 6 listed on AG recently?
ARC Ref 5se VS ARC Ref 6
Ok i need some help and opinions. I just auditioned at my home the ARC Ref 6. All i can say is WOW. !!!!!!!!! I was truly blown away with the sound. Everything is truly there . To me there are no short comings. Ok let me start off by saying that originally i was looking for a used ARC Ref 3. Then i started reading on some forums and on here that the 5 was very close to the 3 and the 5se was truly a great sounding unit and upgrade from the 3. I really wanted to audition the 5se at my home but unfortunately he just sold his demo and only had the 6. I really cant afford the 6 right now brand new But after hearing the 6 with my system im wondering if i purchase a 5se would i be disapointed after hearing the 6. Like the 3 vs the 5se i read it was a very big difference , Is the 6 a really big difference in sound ? Should i wait for a used 6? I know that i have read great reviews on the 5se. I just wish i could of heard the 5se also in my system to compare / decide for my self. Any help would be very much appreciated .
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