I have only had ARC gear since 1979 and I have found it to be highly reliable and servicable. I am not particularly anxious about the company being sold, at least as far as my own current equipment is concerned (VT100mkII/LS16). I had an SP5 and a D52B from 1979 until 1999 that never gave me any problems. In fact when I decided to purchase new equipment I was surprised they were still in business. Even if the company tanked completely the equipment can be serviced and repaired through anyone of a number of sources. There seems to be strong opinions about this company, but I have found the designs to be robust and the sonic quality exceptional particularly when the equipment is placed on the performance/value curve. If they go under at least the camp that complains about all the frequent upgrades will be silenced.
Audio Research is looking to sell the company
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I just read on Audio Revolution.com that Audio Research is looking for a buyer to keep the company going for years to come. After all the Tube GuRu Bill johnson is turning 75. The company wants all things to stay the same with customer service. Audio Research products would still have parts to repair their equipment as they have always done. I don't know about the rest of you guys but I am a little nervous having two components from them and having that security blanket that they can fix my future problems. Maybe the new buyers will not take the same approach. What do you think?
I just read on Audio Revolution.com that Audio Research is looking for a buyer to keep the company going for years to come. After all the Tube GuRu Bill johnson is turning 75. The company wants all things to stay the same with customer service. Audio Research products would still have parts to repair their equipment as they have always done. I don't know about the rest of you guys but I am a little nervous having two components from them and having that security blanket that they can fix my future problems. Maybe the new buyers will not take the same approach. What do you think?