REL is dead. Long live REL

You are correct, that could happen. Look at Marantz, for example (though there has been some improvement in the past few years). So this is where the integrity and goals of Sumiko come into play.

Justmy two cents.---Firstly I have owned many Sumiko products over the years,and all have been fine products.I cannot see them suddenly lowering the apparent cache of REL.It just makes no sense.
More importantly,to me,I own a REL Stentor series two,which is doing exactly what I had hoped it would,when considering the purchase.In the owners manual there is a paragraph describing long term maintenance,and lenghth of design integrity.It states "don't worry about aging of sub,as it will most likely outlive it's original owner".Well,as I'm considered middle aged,I really have NO concern as to the Sumiko takeover!Unless my multi vitamins are really doing I hope they do!!

PS--to those thinking these are overpriced.Take a look at the rediculous pricing on the "industry darling" Kharma sub,and some other cache types.I paid 3200 bucks for my Stentor,new(admittedly not cheap),to mate with my Avalon Ascents.They are a superb match,allowing me to keep all the wonderful advantages of this sealed design,while allowing for a truly perfect blend,with real depth,and clout.I have never felt the desire to upgrade from this fabulous combo(and I am a bit of a fanatic),so instead of the common buy,and sell syndrome I have saved money.I'm sure other designs are superb too,but I have no regrets regarding my purchase.

Best to all!

Terrat - Nice hearing from you but I have to catch that last shuttle back to Earth.

Tomryan, Maybe you're right. Ignorance is bliss! Best stick to audio chat.

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http://www.defensetech.org/archives/002152.html

Terrat: Chill, dude! I don't support the WTO either, but REL's success is not due to the sheepish (I like to say "just more intelligent than the average citizen") nature of audiophiles. It IS due to the fact that they make KILLER subs.