Has anybody heard the new Audio Research LS 27?

Differences of opinion, obviously, or other gear or rooms, but I am one who finds the LS27 superior.

and I agree with Elizabeth, those that want to bash go right ahead...ARC has, thankfully, had their best years these past 3 yrs. And, also thankfully, their new pieces have been some of the best they've made in years. So jab away, the laugh's on you....

Why would an LS27 be discounted so much at this time when most people haven't even seen one yet? Didn't someone like it?

Why discounted: Review sample, trade show sample, Dealer going under, Fickle rich person, Fickle poor crazy person, won Lotto and buying 40th annv model, Rich and buying 40th annv model, Poor, Crazy and sold child to buy 40th annv model. Died, relations want money, not stupid audio stuff.
Lost job six weeks after promotion. Divorce and wife got stereo..

So many responses, and not a one of them answered the question:
Has anyone heard the LS27 and have you heard it next to a LS26 to Ref 3 etc.
Use your ears and not your egos to answer this simple question.

I answered the question in on of my posts. Evidently you missed it. Perhaps your question was more important than my answer?