Aragon and Acurus brands being revived

That is nice to hear. Acurus is one brand that really opened my eyes too know that solid state gear can sound different and some much better than other SS gear. Price is not always the factor. Acurus was really a taste of the high end at a mid fi price.

Aragon and Acurus (but not the AmFi brand of the Mondial Trio) were also MADE IN AMERICA with little corner-cutting when it came to sound quality. Aragon and Acurus offered first-, second- and third-tier performance at second-tier, third-tier or mass-market pricing. By today's standards, that's an unbeatable combination. As a result they offered terrific audio value in a product that a consumer could purchase with confidence in both the sound quality AND without promoting the neo-slave/anti-worker/anti-environment attitudes of developing nations.

I'm not certain that's possible with today's overall "source it from China" corporate philosophy. But time will tell; product is expected to be available "early 2010". We'll see how closely they've respected and kept the Mondial heritage.

It'll be very interesting to see how successful Indy Audio can revive this brand. At first I also thought about the possibility that Aragon might be reduced yet another rebadged Asian importer, but according to their web site "Our designs and much of our manufacturing is still done here in the USA". I'm sure that no one can avoid some level of outsourcing in todays age, but it appears that they are planning to build them in America.

I have been in touch with Indy Audio Labs on and off since January 2010 and last touched base with them in late December. They mentioned that they have been delayed due to a number of issues including the economy and component availability.

They hope to introduce the Acurus and Aragon amps in early 2011 and the first planned processor later this year, and also mentioned they have new information and hope to put it up on their web site this winter.

A couple of thoughts: Given the economy and related factors, it’s been a slow-go. I agree with Kennyt that trying to revive this brand (or any brand) requires some serious investment. I also hope, along with Camino3x2, that the delay means they are wanting to release products that live up the their heritage.

I wish them the best and hope they don't release too soon a la Emotiva or not at all like Outlaw.

I saw these guys @ CEDIA in September and the new Aragon amps look SICK! Supposedly they used the identical amp design (from Dan D'Agostino of Krell) and just updated the power supplies to meet current trends in energy star efficiency.

Should be interesting and lots of bang for the buck.