Dear Raul,
My intention was not to propagate the rumour, that is why clearly stated that this is only a rumour. My intention was to validate it, hence why i asked if anyone in the forum, with knowledge, could chime in.
It seems from the posts so far that Benz is likely in business but there appear to be supply issues. But this has not been substantiated anymore than the rumor which I heard.
This said, the reason I heard this rumor in the first place was because I was inquiring about the Benz exchange program as I fear that my Benz glider will be nearing its useful life.
The reason for the post in this specific thread, is that it seemed coincidental that sound smith would announce a Benz trade in program after my dealer told me that we're closing.
For the record I would much prefer to have a new Benz, than to have a Soundsmith retip. But if the new Benz is not possible then SS seems like a good option.
@Davt, my dealer is in Canada, probably makes the supply issues worse. I have been to quite a few nice hifi and record shops in Zurich, it is great place to shop, that is if the shops are open (closed on Sunday, reduced hours Saturday, closed at lunch, closed in the evenings, even closed when the sign on the door says they should be open!)
