The Future of Audio Research

I did not say that that is the sole issue. The issue is innovation and no lower priced gear for people to get their foot in the door.
However, it is a deal breaker for some, just as some people buy Mac gear based on the way it looks. I am not necessarily into the bling of gear but I do like gear that looks good although it is not a deal breaker for me. But to say that is absurd that looks don't play a small part, I find that absurd. If it came down to 2 pieces of gear that had similar features, sound and price but one looked much better, well, you know the one that many people would pick.
 
As Mike said and I have heard from others who I trust to know, this isn't a done deal yet.

I also heard that ARC's appearance at the Munich show was just a small cubicle and they were their to prevent panic as European dealers are sitting on inventory.
 
Mr Peabody said:
As Mike said and I have heard from others who I trust to know, this isn't a done deal yet.

I also heard that ARC's appearance at the Munich show was just a small cubicle and they were their to prevent panic as European dealers are sitting on inventory.
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It was a booth with 3 components on top of 3 pedestals. I wanted to say hi to Dave but the several times I came by he was busy.

Lastly, hope they can get through the sale process and stay in business.
 
i have no clue what the problem could be, but as far as i understood the founder sold the company a few years back to mc intosh and stayed at the company.
usually a sign for low cash liquidty.
then sombody else bought the company and employed a couple of old friends on top.
may be too much salary to pay monthly?
 
u-sound said:
i have no clue what the problem could be, but as far as i understood the founder sold the company a few years back to mc intosh and stayed at the company.
usually a sign for low cash liquidty.
then sombody else bought the company and employed a couple of old friends on top.
may be too much salary to pay monthly?
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No clue?


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the company said they are full of backorders, so i thought they spend too much cash ineffectively.

yes, no clue.
is the deal done now, does acora buy definetively?
 
u-sound said:
the company said they are full of backorders, so i thought they spend too much cash ineffectively.

yes, no clue.
is the deal done now, does acora buy definetively?
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Don’t believe everything you hear. Or, rather, perspective.

Read the court the documents. Lots of details.


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just overflew a bit of papers and thought the owner (trent suggs)was gambling with the fire:)
i then googled the man and found an interview with him about his career (was fired everywhere quickly) and about his relation with audio research.
i am sure he was enthusiastic and liked the company. he invested his money and fucked up, so i feel sorry for him. i cant imagine any bad intention.
but yeah, people in trouble are prone to become cheaters.
he was talking about 400 backorders !! , so i thought the problem is elsewhere.
 
u-sound said:
just overflew a bit of papers and thought the owner (trent suggs)was gambling with the fire:)
i then googled the man and found an interview with him about his career (was fired everywhere quickly) and about his relation with audio research.
i am sure he was enthusiastic and liked the company. he invested his money and fucked up, so i feel sorry for him. i cant imagine any bad intention.
but yeah, people in trouble are prone to become cheaters.
he was talking about 400 backorders !! , so i thought the problem is elsewhere.
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I have no insight into any of the details other than what we've all seen already. Having said that, I would surmise:

1) the fact he has been fired repeatedly says a lot about him and his abilities;

2) the fact no one else but him was willing to buy Audio Research after doing DD while it was up for sale says a lot about their overall situation.
 
The situation is probably much worse today with Covid and the war in Russia causing supply chain issues and debt and liabilities mounting.

Wish Val all the best, but oh boy….it’s an uphill climb.


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MichaelsMinute said:
2) the fact no one else but him was willing to buy Audio Research after doing DD while it was up for sale says a lot about their overall situation.
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very good point, didnt even come to my mind.

look at this
audio research headqurter - Google Search

the debts is "only" 1,5million while theyr buiding must be worth at least 10 times more.
probably full mortage by now...
 
Mike said:
The situation is probably much worse today with Covid and the war in Russia causing supply chain issues and debt and liabilities mounting.

Wish Val all the best, but oh boy….it’s an uphill climb.


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with a big money infusion.....hope the new owner knows what he does.
 
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