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The Galileo/GS line was kinda one and done. Not really sure what ARC was trying to do with that ... a 'lifestyle' approach ? It always seemed an anomaly in their line-up, a swerve in branding that didn't pan out. The ARC sound is their real tradation. The real loss for Audio Research was the 2017 untimely death of Ward Fieberger; I don't know if the company has yet moved on from that. |
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Lumin P1 streamer/DAC/preamp, Constellation Inspiration integrated TT: Michell Gyro SE MkII, SME V, Koetsu Urushi Vermilion, EAR324. Harbeth 30.2s, REL R-305, Shunyata Alpha V2 ICs, Alpha V2 SPs, Sigma XC, Sigma NRv2, Omega QR-s & Alpha NRv2 PCs, segmented Altaira SG stack w/ Alpha & Omega CGCs, Everest 8000 PD. Remote Server Room: Uptone EtherREGEN, AfterDark Master Clock & LPS, Alita, Battle Angel, (Akasa NUC Roon Core), iFi DC Purifiers (for SMPS used for Alita & router), Shunyata Gemini combo power distributor & Altaira-type CG GP-NR hub, Venom & Alpha CGCs, Shunyata NRv14 power cords for digital components. Last edited by Puma Cat; 08-26-2020 at 12:49 PM. |
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I have been a big Audio Research fan for over 40 years. I found their recent facelift to a more stylish and modern aesthetic a welcome change from their "laboratory" look. In a recent review of the ARC Reference CD9 SE CD player, the writer commented that despite a fine sounding CD player, the "finish lacks sophistication." Although the sound is by far the most important quality we strive for as audiophiles, the aesthetic and fit+finish play an important role for the prospective buyer especially at these high end price points.
I hope that going forward, in this new era, Audio Research is able to maintain a high level of finish to go along with their superb sound. |
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Mcintosh Group sells Audio Research
Audio Research design language is uniquely tech centric. It will be interesting to see what they come up with. It’s harder than it looks. McIntosh has historically done a great job with their design language- love it or leave it it is unique and has withstood the test of time.
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I am one of the few that dislikes the new faux-retro design language and prefer the previous (note I don't say old) laboratory equipment look. And I hope they return to those aesthetics and also improve the build and parts quality which has fallen in the past 5-6 years.e.g. Replaced the US made meters on the Ref250SE with ones made in China, shorter cheap glossy gold plated binding posts, thin flexible green coloured PCBs, Plastic vol and selector knobs, thin aluminium covers, thin perspex covers.
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Man I'm with you^^!
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The hi end audiophile market is niche and people do not upgrade that often . I wish ARC well but think they had a better chance of surviving with the McIntosh group. It would not surprise me if ARC was not around in 10 years.
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I think were you privy to some of the inner workings and sheer demands on the management team of the Group, you might think otherwise. As you will see going forward, the McIntosh Group is moving in a way that would make it difficult for them to keep ARC at the forefront of its niche while also achieving all that the Group are pursuing on the Mac and Sonus faber fronts. This move allows both the Mac Group and ARC to focus on their own strengths and paths. IMO, both companies and our industry are better off for the change. I have many friends in both places who are very, very happy today. Last edited by metaphacts; 08-27-2020 at 08:29 AM. |
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