Audio Research Sold


The McIntosh Group has just sold Audio Research to the TWS Enterprise LLC.  It will be interesting what direction ARC will go in under it's new ownership.
luxmancl38
Audio Research has a terrible customer service. I tried to contact them a few times, but was so disappointed. I won't consider buying Audio Research again.
One of the potential issues for all high end buyers in this market is the ongoing viability of the company/manufacturer that they are investing in. Many (most?)  of the high end audio companies are really just small potatoes when it comes to production capability and company size. One bad circumstance/business disruption can and will put them down quickly ( and permanently!). It is a risk that I think most of us realize and will have to be ok with going forward, IMHO.
Will only consider used vintage gear. Can’t stand the cheap look of the latest components.  I don’t care how great they sound
5k happy trouble free hours on the new cheap looking 5se…….

called customer service the other day for small signal matched set, easy as pie and my local dealer got a slice……
arc is doing just fine... making top tier gear, with happy customers

they are not for those on a tight budget... not their play...