Conrad Johnson went through the same thing several years back. I suspect the same will happen with Audio Research. The company will be bought out and people will still be able to get them. There are electronics Engineers, technicians capable are all over the United States that can repair them. I would not run away so fast. You might be able to get a real deal on a fine gear made to last a lifetime.
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?