Love Audio Research gear. This is one manufacturer that makes gear sound as good as it looks! As far as letting go, (i would prefer these words as opposed to dumping) and it is more likely out of curiosity to try something else. How many audiophiles put together a new system only to regret letting go of their previous gear. This happens, but not in every case.
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?