FOR SALE: Audio Research Reference 3 Preamplifer

For sale is my Audio Research Reference 3 Preamplifer (REF3)

This is a reference class preamp, very well regarded by reviewers and owners. There are a number of forum posts on this preamp as well as comments online.

I am selling it as I am moving in another direction.
The unit is in Mint condition and is flawless in all aspects. I am the original owner and have all the documents to prove it.

The original 6H30P (signal) tubes have less than 100 hours on them as I switched to NOS 6H30P-DR tubes. The DR tubes have about 300 hours of use on them. DR tubes are rated for over 5000 hours so there's a lot left on both. I can include the DR tubes, but these will cost extra as new ones are close to $150 each (unit needs 4). I also have 2 spare power tubes (unit uses 1) which I will include free.

I have the original packing, manual and remote.

Some reviews:
http://www.stereophile.com/tubepreamps/1206arc/
http://www.soundstage.com/revequip/arc_reference3/index2.html

Retail price is US$ 9995.00. Please PM me if interested but please dont send me lowball offers.