Audio Research Sold

Well, they are releasing a 50th anniversary book, the history of ARC...it is unclear whether the book will run on KT 150’s.

I heard that ARC couldn't stand the good looks of McIntosh and McIntosh was always jealous of how good ARC sounded.  It was a mutual split.

I always appreciated that WZ Johnson-era ARC products included schematics and parts lists in their product manuals.  Tube circuits today are not so much more complicated, but are marketed as mystical things and priced accordingly.  

I wish them nothing but the best!
I’ve been an ARC fan since I bought a SP-3 in the 80’s.  Sometimes I wish I’d never sold it.

JD

Change of ownership can direct change of direction.
For ARC I hope not.
I have had many ARC pieces.  Still use my SP10 in a secondary system.  This early two-piece pre remains iconic with lovely sound, perhaps a bit blossomy for current times.
My main pre-amp is a Ref 3 and CD8 turns low-density digits into real music like no other I have heard.
50 years is a very good innings in this business.  Long may it continue.