My visit to Audio Research HQ

This week I am in Minnesota visiting Audio Research. To say their operation is impressive, is an understatement. The facility is huge and their entire operation is so well laid out. I'm having an incredible time learning in depth, about their products, history and operation. Everyone knows I'm a huge ARC fan, and this trip reaffirms my passion for this great company with its wonderful history.

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Mike,

Awesome photos. I had no idea what it looked like at ARC, so amazing. Thank you so much.

Great Pictures. I love the chess set!!

Fantastic pics Mike!!!

Eat some beer battered Walleye while your there, and some Wild Rice soup!!!!!!

Thanks for sharing

Wow Mike! Incredible!

I think I saw two systems with SF speakers. How did those sound (assuming you got a chance to hear them)?

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Wow Mike! Incredible!

I think I saw two systems with SF speakers. How did those sound (assuming you got a chance to hear them)?

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The Il Cremonese sounded very nice. With 750's - wow!


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Welcome to Minnesota Mike. Too bad we are having crappy weather. Are you visiting any of the other audio companies here-

Bel Canto, Atma-Sphere, Magnepan, AVA HiFi, Anti-Cables?

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Welcome to Minnesota Mike. Too bad we are having crappy weather. Are you visiting any of the other audio companies here-

Bel Canto, Atma-Sphere, Magnepan, AVA HiFi, Anti-Cables?

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Thanks! No other visits planned. Flying back tonight.


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Great pictures Mike, thank you for sharing.

Must have been an interesting tour.


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Thanks! No other visits planned. Flying back tonight.


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Make sure you got the chess set with you ..... :)

Mike , thank you for sharing.

Yeah.....that chess set is so unique.......game play is so much more fluid and authoritative with kt150s........lol
thanks for the tour Mike........so nice to see behind the scenes......such great line of equipment.
Larry

I want.....

Mike,

Thanks for posting all those wonderful photographs of the ARC factory. I feel like I was on the tour with you. What a terrific company with a long and illustrious history. It must be fun to spend time in their listening room hearing all their great gear. I hope you were able to sneak a peek at what they have on the drawing board!;)

Best,
Ken

What a great tour, thanks for sharing!

Thanks for the pictures Mike. Looks like a great visit. Safe travels!

A few more pictures from today at ARC:

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Also, a video tour of the archives at Audio Research:

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.p...00010225035480


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Thanks Mike for great tours and photos;
No Mono 160 amps??
were you able to get in bunker/secret lab??
haha!!1

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Thanks Mike for great tours and photos;
No Mono 160 amps??
were you able to get in bunker/secret lab??
haha!!1

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Huh? No mention of anything new. Just working on getting the USB to work in the DAC's with Aurender's.


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Chilly up here!


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Absolutely awesome Mike!