Audio Research ARC Ref 5 versions?

Hi,
Would anyone know if, apart of the obvious SE version, there were differences between earlier units of the Ref 5 and more recent ones?
If so, when was the "cut" between earlier and recent?
Thanks.

amuseb03-08-2012 8:41am

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theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,659 posts 03-09-2012 at 09:18pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete The SE is shipping now.
chashas1 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 596 posts 03-10-2012 at 02:09am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I hope the new version is much better. Musically the LS27 bettered the ref 5, which I've never wanted to post til they either improved or deleted the 5. Good to hear it's a winner.
ojdeteos Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 26 posts 03-10-2012 at 09:07am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete It is unbelieveable if some said that ls27 is "better" than ref5, after all they're in different clads
ritmo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 99 posts 03-10-2012 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Indeed the 5SE is already shipping. I've had mine for a bit over 1 week. It only took 2 weeks to get it after I ordered it. At this point, I'm up to 65 hrs. It continues to get better. Mike
theo Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 2,659 posts 03-11-2012 at 03:54am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My understanding is that the reason for the REF5-SE is that ARC realized that the LS27 was so close to the performance level of the REF5, they were prompted to introduce the SE version. It makes really want to trade up my LS26, as soon as I can build up the funds.

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