Audio Research filing for bankruptcy?


I just heard Audio Research might be filing for bankruptcy. This is a shock to me. I just called them a few days ago to have my Ref 6 upgraded to a Ref 6SE. I will also be the new owner of the Ref 750s. I was just wondering if they did go bankrupt what would all those millions of owners do about servicing their equipment. Should I be concerned? I’m alittle worried now. 

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Showing 4 responses by mofimadness

Here is the newest news:

https://www.whatsbestforum.com/threads/whither-audio-research.36751/

I was an ARC dealer for many years and have owned a lot of their gear.

Sad.  Hopefully they can be saved...

Speaking from many, many years of experience in the high-end audio business:

DO NOT SEND ANYTHING IN FOR REPAIR OR UPGRADE UNTIL THIS GETS RESOLVED!!! 

I’ve lost several pieces through the years to this exact cause...

@charles1dad...thanks for that link!

Did you guys see ALL the creditors that are listed?  My Lord...

Plus, IIRC, my SP10 had a damn good phono stage. 😉  Ref 10 does not.

IMHO, ARC gear went through the roof, price wise.