Audio Research Financial Troubles

Wondering??

It's not only ARC, but everything pretty much going South FAST except I guess war machines, weapons and ammo. 

@czarivey You nailed it.  Luxury items are a leading indicator.  I wonder how many people cut back on their Star Bucks purchases or is it what the hell do I care this is my treat to myself.

@cleeds You nailed it as well with "so I'm actually considering buying a new Ref 6SE, in part because I believe it will be serviceable regardless of ARC's future".

And yes I have a bunch of ARC gear, the latest of which is a REF6 earlier this year bought used. 

Regards,

barts

One thing that struck me while reading the receivership documents was how little ARC really is.  I seriously doubt it ever really made net income after salaries. Bill Johnson didn’t get rich and the last 3 owners didn’t either. 
 

I’m reminded of the old axiom: “ Sell To the classes eat with the masses, sell

to the masses eat with the classes”

I think owning ARC is a trophy hunt- or a labor of love.  If you want to make real money get elected to congress. 

@yesiam_a_pirate , man 

Sometimes people are so POOR -- all they have is just dollars!

Bob Marley

This discussion is about 6 months late; ARC’s issues have been resolved with what must be very close to the best possible outcome. If ARC was swept up by another huge corporate conglomerate, OR passed to another small owner in over his head, there would be cause for continued concern. But going to Val Cora seems about the perfect fit here.

If you’re still concerned about ARC, don’t look too close at all the other companies in this industry. ARC’s current status seems more solid than average - and crucially, they’re not a "one-man show" where that one guy is nearing or past retirement age.