I think the arc financial problems have hurt the brand, wrongly so, but in any case most used stuff is from their ‘golden age’, and the quality is and was superb. Lots used because lots sold. Take the opportunity to get a better deal, I have. Just toured their factory—still pursuing the best sound from the pinnacle of design and build quality. Great people who care about their customers, and I wish them the best. William Zane Johnson did get rich, btw.