I, for one, will remain patient and hope for the best. I am looking at this change as a chance for the Rohrbaugh brand to have the capital to do additional R&D come up with some new products , maybe springs with a longer life, the addition of new materials in manufacture etc. etc My hope is that Eric has been given a position where he can continue with his small company approach to customer service and innovative design but now with the resources available through a large corporation. I guess I am a dreamer, glass half full kind of guy. Have my fingers crossed for a bright future for Rohrbaugh and this forum.