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Has anyone heard that ARC discontinued the Ref CD-9SE?

I just noted that a dealer member is offering an ARC CD-9SE for sale.  The ad mentioned that ARC discontinued the CD-9SE.  Has anyone else heard the same?  

Kinda' interesting since ARC released the SE version of CD-9 sometime in 2019.  Just guessing here, ... but it may have something to do with Phillips having discontinued manufacturing the Pro 2 CD transport.  Or perhaps, ARC may think that the CD media is passe and they squeezed as much juice from that media source as they could.

If so, ...onward to streaming.      

Thoughts??
bifwynne

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jafant
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bifwynne

ARC re-placement transport(s) are in the $1000-1500 neighborhood.
The regular CD9 had a killer DAC (if this is your thing) as well.

I hope the company will stand behind Critical parts for these newer spinners?

Happy Listening!
jafant
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jab

Good to see you.   Happy Listening!
jafant
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Agreed-
New CD and SACDs are being pressed. There is the used market as well.

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jafant
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bifwynneI am shocked as well. The CD9 has been out for several years. For ARC to choose not stocking those drives/optical blocks is criminal. Especially, to the faithful customers and price-point of spinner.
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jafant
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