I have just been speaking to Long and McQuade music, in Ontario, and they are taking orders for the R-09 HR at $399 Can.
I have been in the store a few times recently and told them I wanted one, and left my name with them.
I spoke to Roland in Toronto today and they said they were now available. They said nothing about special order.
But Long and McQuade, today, say special order. And that none of their stores have them IN STOCK. So there you have it.