Audio Research releases Its 40th Anniversary Preamp

Steve Williams · May 3, 2010

I have owned many ARC pieces of equipment. Re preamps I had their Ref 2 Mk ll and then the Ref 3 before I went with my current Lamm LL1 Signature.

For those of you who ponied up for the new Ref 5 have a look at the new 40th Anniversary special preamp a 2 chassis component that will be in production for only one year

http://www.astound-me.com/ is the site to see a 360 degree view

vinylphilemag · May 3, 2010

Drool! I've always liked Audio Research's wares; I want this one! I guess I'd better start saving my shekels...

brianherlihy · May 3, 2010

Any idea of the $$$$ they are asking for it?

Steve Williams · May 3, 2010

brianherlihy said:
Any idea of the $$$$ they are asking for it?

I have heard $24,995

MylesBAstor · May 3, 2010

vinylphilemag said:
Drool! I've always liked Audio Research's wares; I want this one! I guess I'd better start saving my shekels...

Have you Canadians changed your currency since I've been there last?

MylesBAstor · May 3, 2010

Steve Williams said:
I have owned many ARC pieces of equipment. Re preamps I had their Ref 2 Mk ll and then the Ref 3 before I went with my current Lamm LL1 Signature.

For those of you who ponied up for the new Ref 5 have a look at the new 40th Anniversary special preamp a 2 chassis component that will be in production for only one year

Man that's sexy looking and would love to hear that puppy in my system! Like to see what's under the hood too. Also sounds like they're trying what cj does with their ART/GAT limited production series

jadis · May 3, 2010

Sexy indeed. Specially on 360 degrees. I stopped at their SP-10 and PH3. My kids are going to college. I hope when they're done I can resume...lol.

JackD201 · May 3, 2010

Rey's kids are still in elementary school. I wonder if he's getting itchy with his X-2s and 610s. Hehehehehe.

jadis · May 3, 2010

JackD201 said:
Rey's kids are still in elementary school. I wonder if he's getting itchy with his X-2s and 610s. Hehehehehe.

Rey can get itchy with whatever he wants, without any limitations at all as to kids or kids' education or anything. LOL.

Gregadd · May 17, 2010

topless

"...Like to see what's under the hood too."

Steve Williams · May 17, 2010

Interesting fact about this 40th Anniversary Preamp I just found out from an ARC dealer friend of mine. Believe it or not (he swears it's true) but Audio Research has to approve each and every sale of this unit to the buyer for whatever reasons

Didn't there used to be a time when "money talks and BS walks". In today's economic downturn I am amazed that ARC might disapprove of a sale not for monetary reasons but for unknown reasons.

Gregadd · May 17, 2010

I recall Ferrari developed a similar policy with the Testerossa. You had to be a current Ferrari owner. That's why I never got one.

kach22i · May 17, 2010

Gregadd said:
I recall Ferrari developed a similar policy with the Testerossa. You had to be a current Ferrari owner. That's why I never got one.

You can get one as low as $50,000 now.

Gregadd · May 17, 2010

Well I guess the lack of a $100k might might have presented a slight impediment. Then there is the whole Ferrari lifestyle. I had my red sports car. A Mazda Rx-7 with twin rotary engines, twin turbo with extra oil cooler and R1 suspension package. A street legal race car. I should never have sold that.

MylesBAstor · May 17, 2010

kach22i said:
You can get one as low as $50,000 now.

Engine, seats and wheels optional

Bigpond · Jun 9, 2010

Was considering upgrading my Reference 3 to a 5 this new Anniversary Model has thrown a spanner in the works, I suppose there is a clear difference though as it is just over double the price!!

MylesBAstor · Jun 9, 2010

Bigpond said:
Was considering upgrading my Reference 3 to a 5 this new Anniversary Model has thrown a spanner in the works, I suppose there is a clear difference though as it is just over double the price!!

I find that power supplies make a large difference in the sound preamps, etc. and certainly is one big difference between entry level or even mid priced high-end gear and the best.

microstrip · Sep 21, 2010

Look at the recent posts in the avguide blog about the Ref40.

BTW, it is cheaper than the Ferrari!

DaveyF · Sep 26, 2010

Anybody heard this yet?

microstrip · Sep 26, 2010

DaveyF said:
Anybody heard this yet?

Yes, and I can tell you that the good things they say about it are true!

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