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Has anyone heard that ARC discontinued the Ref CD-9SE?

I just noted that a dealer member is offering an ARC CD-9SE for sale.  The ad mentioned that ARC discontinued the CD-9SE.  Has anyone else heard the same?  

Kinda' interesting since ARC released the SE version of CD-9 sometime in 2019.  Just guessing here, ... but it may have something to do with Phillips having discontinued manufacturing the Pro 2 CD transport.  Or perhaps, ARC may think that the CD media is passe and they squeezed as much juice from that media source as they could.

If so, ...onward to streaming.      

Thoughts??
bifwynne
bifwynne OP
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Jab, for some reason, $1500 comes to mind.  If it was $500, I would have kept the CD-8 and replaced the transport.

ghdprentice, ... I really should try the DAC side of my CD-9SE.  Your experience is pushing me.

Thanks

BTW, I traded some emails with ARC over the last day or so.  Fear not.  ARC will not abandon us.  They are working on sourcing backup transports.  Give ARC a little time.  If I learn anything, I'll pass it along.  But I trust that ARC will not let us down.  BIF

jafant
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bifwynne

ARC re-placement transport(s) are in the $1000-1500 neighborhood.
The regular CD9 had a killer DAC (if this is your thing) as well.

I hope the company will stand behind Critical parts for these newer spinners?

Happy Listening!
bifwynne OP
2,206 posts
 
Jafant,

I am confident that ARC will stand behind their new (as yet to be released) CD players and equally confident that ARC will stand behind their "old" CD players that use the Pro 2 transport. Not sure what ARC will do, but I am sure that ARC will figure something out.

BIF     
ghdprentice
6,477 posts
 
I trust ARC. The new owner is putting effort into running it even better than before. My dealer has spoken to him multiple times and I have received great feedback from him.
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