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Right to repair is not "cheaping out" as you will

Perhaps you're familiar with ARC's history of part identification obfuscation. It's been going on for decades.

This is what remains of my D100A with all its "analog module" glory on display.

No discussion of "sonic's" is necessary. This was THEE MOST UNRELIABLE piece of equipment I've ever owned. Main heatsink too small. Main filter caps mounted horizontally by their terminals causing cracked terminal seals that allowed electrolyte to leak out. Frequently blown output transistors requiring a trip back to the factory and many hundreds of $$$ to ship and fix. And then there's those irreplaceable Analog Modules. Must contain Area 51 alien technology to have to pot them to keep earthling eyes away. Actually, pure marketing bullshit. Have never even considered ARC let alone buy the stuff over the past 45yrs. New, used or gift, ARC is not going to be a part of any system I have any involvement with. AFAIC ARC deserves its current "somewhat diminished" status and reputation.


Edits: 12/18/24
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