These have been "sold out’ for a while. And now, the tariff matter.
Prospects to see them available any time soon?
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Consumers will have a break from non essential expenses. But does this apply to our hobby?
Anyway, it will have devastating consequences for producers. Most certainly short term and undoubtedly even in the long term. If producers even survive this disaster.
I’m afraid there’s little banks will be willing to provide to ease out in the process…
The tariffs may make things worse, but they are not the start of the problems the manufacturers have already been having. A number of audio makers who I’ve known for some time have told me that the problem of getting raw materials - especially aluminum - has gotten very bad over the past two years. On top of that, the cost of some of these raw materials has almost tripled over the same time. I fear for our friends in the audio industry being able to weather these difficult times.
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A non-confirmed rumor was that several cargo ships were supposed to arrive in the USA soon, and they all turned back to Asia because they were worried about tariffs. The shortage issue will get worse for sure.
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We are in the midst of another production run on these. We are pushing to try to get them finished and shipped but I think we’re looking at early June or slightly sooner as the earliest we’ll have them back in stock.
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You know…I get it. What our leaders have done is injurious and stupid. And while some agree I certainly do not nor does anyone I know at our company.
That said, why would you take that attitude with a company that happens to be in this country?
I guess I simply do not get it. You’re punishing yourself (by not having access to great products) and us, for decisions we do not support nor condone.
Help me understand how that makes sense.
Feeling pretty caught in the middle (and I love Canada and Canadians).
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The only explanation I can think of is someone is totally disconnected from our shared reality. The harm of the last few days is more than “some pain”. I can’t imagine how it is for you and others trying to run a business with the “hide and seek” nature of what’s coming next. I am so glad I am no longer a working federal employee …
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I appreciate that you get it.
I suppose the 33,000 Canadians who lost their jobs this week don’t much care if you get it.
I like PS Audio.
I own a few pieces. I really like the sound of those planar drivers. I prefer them to the beryllium tweeter in my Revel Salon 2 speakers
I sense that Americans don’t fully understand what we are facing
Imagine for a moment that a trusted friend puts a gun to your head, laughs in your face and tells you “ we are going to take everything from you”
If you loved your country and cared for the people in your community you would fight back with whatever means you have
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We are all in an unfortunate situation that we don’t want to be in. I hope that you can make a good audio decision for you, that is the right choice for improving your system.
Supporting good people, and good companies, and being decent to one another, is something we all need to be doing, especially now.
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compounding ugliness helps no one
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It is a sad state of affairs for sure. And you’re absolutely right that “I sense that Americans don’t fully understand what we are facing”, heck, 50% of Americans voted for this and even today, are still supportive of this insanity.
The problem is deep. On the one hand our government is seriously over bloated (what government these days isn’t?) and absolutely needs trimming. And the Dems he defeated were not working at making it better. Quite the opposite. So yeah, I get it. But that’s only part of his agenda.
What terrifies me is what his stated plans are for us and how that affects your country and the rest of the world. He is part of a continuing cycle that seems to crop up about every 80 to 100 years (read up on the Strauss-Howe generational cycle). The last one was WWII.
In any case, my point isn’t to get into politics. My point is we should support people, companies, and institutions that exist for the betterment of the world, art, and life—regardless of where they live or what government they are part of. We should ignore country and boundaries drawn up on a map. It is people and ideas I love.
Lastly, I remember back a few years after Putin invaded Ukraine and all that horror came about. Our Russian distributor, and our friends, reached out to let us know they too were horrified and objected strongly to what their government was doing against their will. They remain our friends today.
Let us not fight amongst ourselves.
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fantastic book
finest message
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Thanks. Sometimes it feels like we’re a part of a sports team and rooting for us to win and the others to lose.
Countries, in my view, are lines drawn in the sand. It is people I support and I don’t care what side of the line you live on.
We’re a community of like-minded people who love HiFi and music. Let’s support each other through these dark times.
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Bravo, Paul. I’m looking that much more forward to seeing you in Chicago!
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Can’t wait, Tony! Hopefully the whole gang will be there.
This is going to be big.
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You’re right Paul. Historically, tariffs, wether reciprocal or not, have been a terrible idea.
And this Bull in the China Shop strategy is bewildering to this guy with degrees in Economics.
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Crazy, right? Unfortunately, it’s the tip of the iceberg for what is yet to come.
All the more reason we, as music lovers and audiophiles, need to ban together in strength and harmony.
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reminds me, my father told my bother that he needed elbow grease. he came back couple days later, saying that he couldn’t find any in stores
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I like the ideas shared in this thread.
I know the feeling, my wife’s company lost the Russian market after Putin invaded and we also still have friends over there.
I realise President Trump sees the European Union as a threat, and the EU itself brings a lot of internal challenges. Nevertheless, I see it internally brings more stability and it gives, at least myself, a feeling of togetherness and friendship to the people living in the other EU countries. Travelling almost is without borders and nowadays it’s as easy to order something from somebody living in an other EU country as it is from my own country.
My personal view is that the best way to build a stable and sustainable society is the opposite of tariffs and closing borders: We should dissolve borders as much as possible and support each other, as countries, in difficult times. I think that will create a stable, peaceful and economically flourishing world.
I hope I’m not too naive…
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I like your form of naivety. 
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