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Why does Esoteric refuse to update its older models ?

I spoke to a Esoterc dealer who said all older models discontinued have all disappeared from the shelf.  The only older models are on Ebay !  One cannot update an older model.  Is the company trying to destroy itself ?  The models are all very expensive !
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cleeds
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And Teac investors were Gibson, Integra, Onkyo....TEAC is NOT on its own. Wouldnt survive without larger corporations investing.
Gibson sold its stake in TEAC. TEAC actually has many investors - it's a publicly traded company and currently trades around 125/share, which is down substantially from its historic highs.
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The only manufacturer I recall offering upgraded models was Ayre. Right now Denefrips is offering an upgrade circuit board for their Terminator dac, but other than that? I don't think it's a common practice ...
I think the practice of a manufacturer updating equipment is more the exception than the rule. ARC is especially noted for being willing to update older components.
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