Audio Research Reference 5 and 5-SE Line-Stage Preamp - Premium

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SKU: SBA-Audio-Research-REF5-2

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369.70

Tube upgrade package includes

5 TubesEH-6H30G Electro-Harmonix 6H30Pi Gold
1 TubesSOV-6550WE Sovtek 6550WE
This is a premium retube set for the Audio Research Reference 5 and 5-SE Preamp. These vacuum tubes provide excellent tone at a reasonable price and the most popular combination recommended by customer feedback.

We’ve been supplying tubes for over 20 years. Use our extensive knowledge, experience and customer feedback to select re-tube packages that will work great in your tube preamp.

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Warranty may vary for tubes in this package. See included tubes webpages for specific warranty details.

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Replaced original Sovtek 5- 6h30 (2903 hours) & 1 newer Sovtek 6550 (50 hours) ARC REF 5SE (new 12/2012). Great improvement in all aspects. Will change tubes every 2 years for possible degradation.