Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true?

Posted by Charlie8521 (A) on March 15, 2016 at 16:03:02

Saw the following post on Audiogon. Could this be true :( Posted on Audiogon by Sid on Jan 25th:

"Audio Research discontinuing lower lines components?

I have looked at several components in Audio Research's line and they are discontinuing the LS17-se, PH8, and PH6. They discontinued the DAC 8. I know there is a new Ref 6 to replace the Ref 5se and their is a new Ref Phono 3 to replace the Ref Phone 2se coming out. I talked to my dealer and he stated that Audio Research seems to be making their components look more McIntosh like in the Galeo series.

The dealer stated their isn't going to be anything that he has heard that will replace the other lines at this point and that AR will be starting at the LS-27, which is $7500 for preamps. The Ref 75se is the beginning of the line for Amps, which I know, but man are they going the Mac route with prices, nothing to replace the DAC 8 and the other DAC in the line is $11,000, what's up with this, have you guys heard anything more.

The starting point for AR equipment is getting pretty high and the only way a newer person without means will be able to afford it will be to buy use, which could send the used prices up if there isn't anything else in the line. What do you guys think and what have you heard?"
sid1

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Topic - Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - Charlie8521 16:03:02 03/15/16 (26)

Short-run manufacturers in the USA must focus on high-margin products - Feanor 09:08:32 03/18/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - fin1bxn@msn.com 12:26:25 03/17/16 (4)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - Utley1 10:43:45 03/18/16 (3)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - E-Stat 14:58:44 03/18/16 (1)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - Utley1 15:02:41 03/18/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - Utley1 10:47:31 03/18/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - digepix 12:05:34 03/17/16 (0)

Maybe what ARC is saying is... - Charlie8521 15:19:31 03/16/16 (5)

C-J will follow,.. - DustyC 21:00:28 03/16/16 (4)

C-J already has... more or less - AbeCollins 15:08:34 03/17/16 (2)

RE: C-J already has... more or less - Awe-d-o-file 08:44:13 03/18/16 (1)

RE: C-J already has... more or less - AbeCollins 13:54:35 03/19/16 (0)

Business Strategy choices - Charlie8521 04:38:31 03/17/16 (0)

I've been happy with my Anthem gear - jedrider 15:09:32 03/16/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - fantja 14:49:17 03/16/16 (2)

I might be wrong but I think you're missing the point - mbnx01 20:03:53 03/18/16 (1)

Maybe Audio Research is missing the point. - JerryS 19:58:02 04/13/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - rkeman 14:24:21 03/16/16 (0)

Don't shoot the messenger! - Justlisten2 13:14:50 03/16/16 (0)

Lessee - E-Stat 11:52:58 03/16/16 (2)

1974? Hmmmm.... - musetap 12:09:49 03/16/16 (1)

RE: 1974? Hmmmm.... - E-Stat 12:21:47 03/16/16 (0)

There are plenty of alternatives to AR - Mike K 20:16:28 03/15/16 (0)

RE: Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true? - John Elison 19:42:26 03/15/16 (2)

LS17-SE Entry Level Product - Charlie8521 05:25:40 03/16/16 (1)

RE: LS17-SE Entry Level Product - E-Stat 12:28:04 03/16/16 (0)

Audio Research Corp. - Is the post true?

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