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Audio Research I/50

Does anyone know anything tangible re: the ARC I/50 Integrated, apparently soon to be released?
There are some slick-looking pics on Instagram, and I’ve seen reference to an optional phono stage and DAC, but that’s about it. Will this be their first release post McIntosh Group spin out? 
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A great video that answers many questions regarding the I/50 . 

 

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https://www.dagogo.com/audio-research-launches-i-50-modular-integrated-tube-amplifier/
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https://www.ecoustics.com/products/audio-research-i50-integrated-amplifier/
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Black or Silver ? Both stunning . Silver is old school traditional look . he other colours will gain wide appeal amongst younger newcomers to the brand I suspect .
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I'm interested also to see the follow up power amp only version . that teamed with my vintage SP8 would look cool as ...
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@malibu457 , the reason there is no auto bias is because there isn't room to fit it , I saw a very interesting video on Youtube where they explain the ( few ) trade offs due to price but mainly design limitations in that chassis , which apparently wasn't originally an in house ARC design but elsewhere in the MacIntosh Group .

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