Audio Research Owners Worried?

I own all Audio Research Reference gear. I am not worried in the least. If I was thinking about buying another piece of ARC gear I would buy it immediately. I have never had a failure in owning one or more components over 40 years.

Not worried. I’ve owned only ARC amps and pre-amps since ‘87. I currently own a Ref75SE and a LS28SE. I’ve always had an excellent (albeit expensive) experiences with ARC service and ARC authorized service centers. 

I think it’s very likely that they will continue in some form or another. I might not buy any more gear from them but there’s a lot of money to be made on the service side. I’m confident that service will continue even if it’s only by the authorized service centers.

Anyone who is selling their ARC gear on this news probably did the same with their 401k when the marked tanked. Patience is a virtue.

RHG3 did you have your LS28 upgraded to the SE or buy it as an SE? Curious to know the differences between both?

There are multiple threads going around indicating that Audio Research has filed for bankruptcy. 

To my way of thinking, I think the only thing an ARC owner would have to worry about are proprietary parts. For example, early CD players and Analogue Modules that you can't get anymore. And likely the new ghost displays. With the schematics however, I suspect a good tech would be able to troubleshoot and repair just about anything.

When the PS went on my SP3a a while back, I found a good shop in OR who did a really nice job on it. 

I feel for their longtime employees, vendors and suppliers though. 

I read someplace (Fb?) that their CEO was "relieved of his duties". 

Happy (and cautious) listening...