Is Audio Research Corp alive and well?

I have eight pieces of Audio Research and I live in a remote area and talk to Leonard quite often about one thing or another, Always a lot of help, never is thier a problem getting a answer about electronics or wire products. You should call Leonard yourself and get the answers.

They still seem to be alive! I made a phone call about two weeks ago from the number on their site. I am ordering a remote, so there are still live bodies there!

in response to Kiwi's remark regarding the cd3IT'S SO GOOD THAT IT'S BACKORDERED FOR 3 WEEKS ,GIVE IT AN AUDITION!

the cd3 is very good
but it could have been better

ARC decided not to go with new upsampling for the machine

I've extensively demo'd a dac 3 and a cd2 against my EVS MIllenium II

no contest, the EVS 24/192 evs upsampler beats the ARC in every way and only cost $1050. tweakaudio.com
reviews at audioreview.com

arc missed the boat with no upsampling imho

I have owned ARC products since 1976/77 starting with the venerable D76A, followed by the D115 MKII and the VT 100 MKII. I have owned numerous preamps such as the SP6, SP9 MKI/II, the SP14, LS2B MKI/II and LS25 and PH2. I have dealt with ARC and Leonard on numerous occasions. The response and service have always been helpful, prompt and effective. I have never had a bad service experience with ARC. In fact, I had to ship my new VT100 MKII back to ARC for warranty repairs. Mr Gordon called me personally and sent me a hand written note. ARC shipped me a new amp overnight instead of repairing the previous amp.

I intend to continue using ARC gear as long as the company remains in business.