RE: Agree on the sticker shock.

Posted by TheBrewmaster (A) on September 29, 2014 at 21:43:57

In Reply to: Agree on the sticker shock. posted by cdb on September 27, 2014 at 15:39:09:

Audio Research pricing is an enigma to me. On the one hand, they tout the austere, basic styling and a focus on function over fancy. No-nonsense American quality, focusing on sound quality. On the other hand, their pricing is straight out of "audio jewelry."

I really like their stuff but, like some others on this post, would only be a candidate for their used equipment. I just don't see the justification of their pricing (getting what you pay for). And it's not like I'm an all out cheapskate, because I bought my Pass amplifier new.

To me, Rogue Audio sort of symbolizes the "new ARC"... meaning that they fill a void that exists since ARC 'sold out' and went upmarket (isn't ARC owned by an Italian company? Italian design has never been known for "good value"). Rogue seems like good quality, made-in-America tube equipment. Maybe they could be called "Poor Man's ARC"??

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Topic - Has anyone heard the Audio Research SP20 yet? - Uncle Hippie 08:56:34 09/26/14 (22)

RE: Has anyone heard the Audio Research SP20 yet? - fantja 17:00:47 09/27/14 (0)

Agree on the sticker shock. - cdb 15:39:09 09/27/14 (1)

RE: Agree on the sticker shock. - TheBrewmaster 21:43:57 09/29/14 (0)

RE: Has anyone heard the Audio Research SP20 yet? - RGA 22:57:27 09/26/14 (0)

Wait a couple of years and buy used - Sondek 13:32:35 09/26/14 (0)

Bought one a month ago - E-Stat 13:11:15 09/26/14 (0)

RE: Has anyone heard the Audio Research SP20 yet? - kentaja 13:05:14 09/26/14 (5)

RE: Has anyone heard the Audio Research SP20 yet? - AbeCollins 13:07:41 09/26/14 (4)

The upcoming Galileo GSi75 - E-Stat 13:20:31 09/26/14 (3)

Ouch! $19K is a bit over my financial pain threshold for audio gear and... - AbeCollins 17:24:36 09/26/14 (2)

agree 100% - mbnx01 10:56:07 09/27/14 (1)

RE: agree 100% - AbeCollins 13:29:35 09/27/14 (0)

ARC is not known for "value" (nt) - TheBrewmaster 09:31:47 09/26/14 (9)

All the ARC I ever bought were used... - AbeCollins 10:05:48 09/26/14 (8)

"....just about nothing for your money!" Huh? - Rick W 11:16:49 09/26/14 (3)

RE: "....just about nothing for your money!" Huh? - AbeCollins 12:46:02 09/26/14 (2)

IMO personal preference re: sound is not about value. - Rick W 13:58:25 09/27/14 (0)

RE: How about no preamp? - amioutaline? 19:47:26 09/26/14 (0)

RE: All the ARC I ever bought were used... - mbnx01 10:58:49 09/26/14 (3)

LOL !!!! - unclestu 12:35:06 09/26/14 (2)

RE: LOL !!!! - AbeCollins 12:54:55 09/26/14 (1)

RE: LOL !!!! - Trouser Trout 13:59:06 09/26/14 (0)

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