Why are People Dumping their Audio Research Gear and What Does it Say about them?


Title says it all. Either you like it and it sounds good or not. What does it say about dealers that are dumping their demos? 

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I switched to all ARC gear less than a year ago and wish I had done so several upgrades back. The idea of "flipping" this equipment has not crossed my mind since the news and I really can't imagine wanting anything more (I know, famous last words.)

Of note is one shabby email I received from a dealer who really slagged my ARC setup. He sent me a note about the receivership and then proceeded to tell me about the "truly superior" brand he represents. I guess some people think a negative sales approach works, but not for me, especially since he is now in my block sender list!

Uh, where do you see people "dumping" their ARC gear? Pls share with us? Its not on Agon, and it's not on any other site I visit either. Let me know if you see someone "dumping" their Reference 150 SE or REF 5 SE pls, I'll pay you a finders fee.

Curious where this mass dump is happening. 
 

If I owned any AR gear I would certainly not be getting rid of it. It’s tube gear, which is ridiculously simple to repair. 
 

Consider other gear that became unavailable, which went up in value once it was no longer available. The Oppo player is a recent example. 
 

Look at gear from the past. The Marantz 7 and 10b tuner come to mind. 
 

History is filled with examples of gear that has gone up in value. 
 

Getting rid of the components would be silly if they were making you happy with their sonic presentation. 

Please, link to some of this supposed dumping?