I love my ARC REF6, and wouldn't sell it even if ARC closed their doors. I'd hold onto it until it died. Of course, sometimes I wish that I had gotten a solid state pre, just so I didn't have to be concerned about tube reliability, but it would have to sound better than my REF6, and I am not sure what that pre would be or how much it would be. But ARC is too good a company with excellent reputation and brand recognition to let fade away. The article on TrackingAngle.com is very positive news.
Why are People Dumping their Audio Research Gear and What Does it Say about them?
Title says it all. Either you like it and it sounds good or not. What does it say about dealers that are dumping their demos?