audio research purchase

yes ask them directly - there can be plenty of 'exceptions' to the dealer policy at arc, for a variety of reasons, as others here have mentioned

futhermore. some sellers on us audiomart are in fact smaller retail dealers who don’t identify themselves as such on the site when they post used items for sale 

Thank you all for your help.

 I have a ref5se now, and came across the ref6, and saw that it is only  about two hour drive from my place. Which means no shipping and a demo of unit.

@dekay . Yes 👍

Can I assume that there would be an uptick in what I already enjoy with my ref5se?Can’t swing a ref6se at this time.

For a short time Audio Research had a trade-in program direct from the factory that included the Ref 6. And yes, it will be a notably improvement over your Ref 5SE, but obviously smaller than moving up to the Ref 6SE.

Hey @skids, Funny enough I have ARC components in my garage and vettes as well!  It is not my main system but sounds excellent (which it shouldn't) being in a 1000 square foot concrete box.

I'm hoping you get a smokin' deal on the REF6, I have one in the big rig.  Not sure how much "better" it will sound in a garage ennvironment.  But if you can sell the REF5se at a good price and it makes you happy...go for it.

Regards,

barts 

Local, I would ask if you can bring your 5, and compare it to his 6. He might be interested to hear the difference. He could add that to his description if you don’t take it home.

My friend upgraded, used AR___ to used AR___

I heard the improvement, but we both thought there was something wrong with his existing, have you ever had a check up?

Also, the new to him had a much more incremental volume control, that feature alone was enough, but it did sound better also.