Audio Research Financial Troubles

@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.

mulveling

... ARC’s issues have been resolved ...

Customers who are waiting months before even being allowed to return their products for service would not likely agree that the issues "have been resolved." The company seems to have acquired the capitalization it needed to continue operations, but it looks to me like it has a long road ahead.

Hey, I understand where you are coming from. I own a Ref 5 SE. let me know when I can stop by and grab your Ref 6,3,or 2,SE on the cheap so you do not have to worry anymore. 😁

@hsounds 

let me know when I can stop by and grab your Ref 6,3,or 2,SE on the cheap

If you are really in the market, have you looked on Audiogon or USAudiomart recently?  There is plenty to chose from at attractive prices.