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Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11

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Posted on November 22, 2014 at 16:57:25
mondial
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 Hi to all,

A reliable source told me ARC is planning to bring back the ARC SP 11 for a limited time only. Any fellow inmate/ ARC aficionado heard about this? My source was wondering why the SP 11 and not the SP10.

Mondial

 

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RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 22, 2014 at 17:19:35
fantja
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 Thanks! for sharing.

 

How much time/notice do we have?, posted on November 22, 2014 at 22:40:39
jusbe
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 I would love to try one, but perhaps (probably) I won't have the readies?


Big J

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RE: How much time/notice do we have?, posted on November 23, 2014 at 05:22:07
fantja
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 Love the cartoon!

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 23, 2014 at 08:01:50
middleground
 I can only afford "limited time offer donuts".

My favourite: Krispy Kreme Key Lime.

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 23, 2014 at 08:40:29
zako
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 Its limited time cause they are only going to make one..

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 23, 2014 at 10:09:14
AbeCollins
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 Forgive my ARC ignorance but why the SP11? Does it have Remote Control? Aren't there better ARC preamps in their current product lineup?

Is this mainly a play on nostalgia hoping to hook a few sentimental buyers at exorbitant prices?

Thanks.

 

Can they bring back the SP6?, posted on November 23, 2014 at 11:35:49
mbnx01
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 And the SP17?

And the D100.2?






'A lie is halfway around the world before the truth gets its boots on'. -Mark Twain

 

RE: How much time/notice do we have?, posted on November 23, 2014 at 14:36:30
mondial
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 I too was wondering why the SP11 . Once in a while they're available in the used market. There's one right now ,available for sale at Audiogon for $3500. No news when ARC will restart to manufacture them.

 

Why does this seem like a troll to get Elizabeth back? :), posted on November 23, 2014 at 17:06:38
David S.
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 Or am I just imgagining things?

Would be cool if ARC brings it back though. Would like to see the SP 10 too.

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 23, 2014 at 18:25:30
Brian Levy
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 And bit difficult. With the nostalgia surrounding the SP3 series, it would seem more likely it would be the basis for a retro unit along with the Dual 50 or 75/76. Then partner with Magnum to add an ARC faceplate on one of their tuners. Saul did it with Fisher so, why not again.
Don Brian Levy, J.D.
Toronto ON Canada

 

RE: Why does this seem like a troll to get Elizabeth back? :), posted on November 23, 2014 at 20:37:47
mondial
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 Whatever happen to Elizabeth and the other ARC enthusiast Bambi it seems they're no longer posting.

 

Liz is already back with (perhaps) an even cooler Moniker. NT, posted on November 23, 2014 at 20:38:00
DeKay
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Well, that's cool! She is obviously very dedicated to the hobby and has a ton of experience to share!, posted on November 26, 2014 at 10:36:36
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 No, I don't always agree with some of her opinions, but she's tried out a LOT of equipment, and I think her thoughts are worth taking a look at.

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 26, 2014 at 11:56:10
fantja
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 Was there something "special" about the SP-11 ?

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 26, 2014 at 14:06:00
mondial
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 Back in the day 1985 to 88 it was the preamp to be had it cost a whooping $6000 . Every reviewer had to have it. It was a marvel during that time.

mondial

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 26, 2014 at 14:47:19
fantja
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 Thank You! Mondial.

 

RE: Rumour has it that ARC is bringing back the SP 11, posted on November 26, 2014 at 14:57:44
mondial
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 Your welcome.

 

RE: Can they bring back the SP6?, posted on December 7, 2014 at 17:13:39
goldenthal
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 The SP 6B is still the best pre-amp I've yet heard, though my current tubed pre might be better. But you can see that I am quite behind the times re ARC.

Still, were I to buy an ARC tubed pre do-over today, it would have the be the SP-3 in some incarnation because I need tone controls -- decades of variously recorded vinyl.


Jeremy

 

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