Conrad Johnson Officially Transfers ownership

What's the price of the ET-7. Any specs on the unit?

eek, is that the consensus out there, that ARC has lost their way? That's the first time I've read that sentiment, unless we're talking about the pricing structure of their product line. IMO, as long as they have the same electronic design team, it's the same company. But they could use a new, more economically-priced line; I think everyone is in agreement on that.

Is the LS-28 the most economical preamp they make?? I had a SP-16 it was an excellent preamp. They made excellent affordable preamps. The LS-28 is a pretty expensive entry fee to get into ARC unless you buy used.

From what I read about Jeff Fischel, he seems to be committed to continuing what made Conrad Johnson successful in the past.

When McIntosh was owned by Clarion, they said they were committed to continuing what made them successful in the past, but got them into car audio (which was never successful) and some cheaper equipment that was not consistent with the equipment the founders made.

Hopefully the new owners of B&W won't take that company down a road where they cease to do what made them great.

Price for the new ET-7 is $9500. $500 less than the discontinued ET-5.