After evaluating 2005, especially the last few months of the year, I have been talking with the other boss (my wife) and realized we need to sit back and regroup for changes in 2006.
Last year was a very good year for Response Audio but unfortunately, caused myself to get a bit overwhelmed. With the number of EXtreme Hurricanes ordered, the initial batch of the Bella SP/AV-1 selling out within 4 days and the large number of Reference 3205 amplifiers ordered as well as consumer products sent in for modification, I did get behind quite a bit and would like to apologize to those here at the Circle that may have been effected.
I also had the move back in October and then a large number of scheduled auditions that took away from my time at the benches causing further delays.
For 2006, I will be deviding my time equally with retail sales (scheduled auditions) and custom modification work. This means cutting back a bit on mod scheduling to allow time spent with consumers coming in for auditions.
Also effected by these changes will be the featured products I will have on display and available for audition.
The following lines will be showcased:
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SP Technology Loudspeakers - I am working on bringing in the entire line of these speakers with the Timepieces already on order and then the Continuums. I hope to have Revelations as soon as possible.
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Usher Loudspeakers - While I cannot bring in every model available in the Usher line, I plan on starting with the 6371 and 8571. Obviously, I will have the X-series as well as the little S-520. The D2s are already here and if my demo pair does not sell, they will obviously be available for audition.
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ModWright Instruments - While I already have the SWL 9.0SE linestage, I will be adding the phono stage as soon as it becomes available.
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Luminance Audio - The first Solid State amplifier to make it's way into the lineup.
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Jolida - Obviously, the Jolida line will continue to be an established product at Response Audio.
* There are also other products that have been at Response Audio for some time and will continue to stay with us. I mention the products above as many are fairly new to us or are going to be more of our mainstream showroom lines.
The EXtreme Hurricanes and Monsoons as well as our Signature/Reference 3205 continue to be our #1 modifications and/or best selling products. I will however, have to let a few of the other mods go such as those that are not part of my normal lineup. I will not be taking in products that I am not familiar with or have not been exposed to in the past. I still have to find the time to build my own EXtreme Hurricanes and/or Monsoons.
Because of these changes, I will be clearing out a few products which can be found on the "Specials" page of my website
http://www.responseaudio.com/specials.htm and will be adding more shortly as I go through my inventory.
My wife will start working with me in the store on a regular basis to help get caught up on the current work load as well as fortcoming ventures.
I still have every intention of releasing the Musica Bella 300B amplifiers as well as the linestage. These were put on the back burner mid last year when things started to get crazy.
Lastely, I have not taken a vacation in over 10 years and
REALLY need one. I am not taking in ANY further custom work until all current projects are done and I get some time off.
If you have made it this far, thanks for taking the time to read all of this post. Your thoughts are greatly welcome.
