Audio Research Reference 6 : State Of The Art Tube Preamp - Trades OK

Up for sale is an Audio Research Reference 6 preamplifier in excellent condition. This preamp is in the conversation for the best available under 20k! Don't take my word for it though:         



"For those of you not suffering from trade up anxiety, run don’t walk to your ARC dealer and check it out. This linestage offers so much legacy, performance and long term value, we are happy to give it one of our Exceptional Value Awards for 2016. Life is short. Buy one." - Tone Audio  


"You have heard it all before, the line is now a blur between solid state and tube preamplifiers. Though there are other strong contenders, the Reference 6 has no peers at this price point. Again, that goes for solid state or tube (or digital for that matter). If you are looking for immediacy and lifelike presence at every turn, the Reference 6 should be on your audition list. If you are looking for midrange magic and bass performance that will exceed all expectations, you should double down on this recommendation. The legacy continues. The new vision has set a new benchmark. Very highly recommended!" - Positive Feedback


"For someone looking for the best one-box preamplifier that less-than-crazy money can buy, the Reference 6 has little competition. And even princes and monarchs with unlimited funds may just decide that the Reference 6 delivers everything they need without spending two or three times as much. I’ve listened to every iteration of ARC’s Reference preamplifiers, phono stages and amplifiers over the past ten years or so, and I have never been so immediately and positively impressed as I was with the upgrade from Reference 5 SE to Reference 6. Needless to say, this is my new reference." - The Audio Beat





What is Included: Preamp, Remote, Manual, Factory Packaging


No tobacco exposure ever.        


Trades, not just for preamps, might be considered if it facilitates a deal (i.e. cash & trade bait for the REF 6).          


E-mail me if you have any real interest.                         


Pass along your phone # if you are a serious buyer.  You can call or text me  at : 646-546-4442                   


Add 3% for PayPal.               


Additional information about the REF 6 can be found at the ARC product page here:           


http://www.audioresearch.com/en-us/products/preamplifiers/ref-6