Here's the press release mentioned by Gordon...
IAG ACQUIRES TAG McLAREN AUDIO BUSINESS
International Audio Group (IAG) and TAG McLaren Audio are pleased to announce that IAG has with immediate effect acquired the business of TAG McLaren Audio. From its inception in 1998 TAG McLaren Audio has dedicated itself to producing the finest audio visual equipment available. The standard and quality of its products have been demonstrated by the numerous awards of excellence and countless exceptional product reviews that it has received.
IAG operates a number of internationally recognised audio brands including Quad, Wharfedale and Wharfedale Pro.
IAG will take over responsibility for the sale of existing TAG McLaren Audio products and has acquired the right to utilise the TAG McLaren Audio technology and designs in its product range. Responsibility for TAG McLaren Audio customer warranties, as well as sales service and repairs of TAG McLaren Audio and Audiolab products, will also transfer to IAG.
We would request that TAG McLaren Audio customers are patient whilst the TAG McLaren Audio website is temporarily removed and the staff and equipment of TAG McLaren Audio are re-located to IAGs premises, sharing the same offices as Quads world renowned service centre.
The new contact details for Helpdesk and Service are:
(Important note for the UK: a service number must be allocated to your product prior to sending. Please contact the Helpdesk below to have a service number issued.)
Telephone: 0845 4580011 or +44 1480 447700
Fax: 01480 431767
Email:
[email protected]
Dealers: for sales, upgrades, service and warranty enquiries then please telephone the number above.
Further information about IAG brands; Quad, Wharfedale and Wharfedale Pro can be found at:
www.quad-hifi.co.uk www.wharfedale.co.uk www.wharfedalepro.com
Quad is the current holder of What Hi-Fi? Sound and Visions prestigious `Loudspeaker of the Year award; Stereophiles `Product of the Year for the ESL-989 electrostatic loudspeaker; and its smaller brother the ESL-988 is a multiple `Golden Ear award winner in The Absolute Sound.
A sad day indeed
but at least it means I won't be able to waste even more money on TMREQ and other upgrades.