Audio ResearchREF 5 SEusedAudio Research REF 5 SELegendary Preamp. If you are looking at the listing you already know how great this unit is. It is built like a tank. If you are not careful, this thing could literally kick your ass. Its astou...5995.00

Audio Research REF 5 SE

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Ships fromMilwaukee, WI, 53202
Ships toUnited States
Package dimensionsunspecified
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Original accessoriesRemote Control, Box, Manual
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Legendary Preamp.  If you are looking at the listing you already know how great this unit is.  It is built like a tank.  If you are not careful, this thing could literally kick your ass.  Its astoundingly clean, bold, and intensely quiet, but far from sterile.  It's a musical joy.  Pride of ownership is exceptional.  

I just got a good AG price on a Ref 6, but loved this until the last moment I sealed it back in the original shipping material. 

It is in great condition - the only two flaws I can find are some small scratches on the bottom of the remote, and a small crack in the top case that is barely perceptible (see photos of each) 
 
Will be shipped in original packaging.  All  tubes are independently packed in the original foam packaging.   

I am pricing to sell to avoid lengthy negotiations - I know its a fair offer as I've been watching these prices for months so please no low-ball offers.  

No international shipping please  
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"As I review my notes and what I've written here, I realize how hard it is to describe a component as good as the Ref 5 SE. It was a struggle to say anything relevant using the standard audiophile criteria and vocabulary. Over and over, I found myself simply describing what it was like to hear more of the music than before, a performance that now sounded more engaging and compelling than it ever had. 
There are a lot more expensive preamps out there today, but I'm not sure that any amount of money will buy better performance than the Reference 5 SE's. One thing I am sure of: Like its illustrious predecessors, the Ref 5 SE is a component I'll wish I'd held on to—assuming I ever let go of it. The Reference 5 SE gets my highest recommendation.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/audio-research-reference-5-se-line-preamplifier

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