Audio Research AR 5600 MkII


Does anyone know anything at all about the Audio Research AR 5600 MkII Limited Edition receiver?

I have an opportunity to pick one up for next to nothing, in working condition (a little bit of cleaning required) and am wondering if anyone has experience with it.

I can't seem to find anything about it at all on the 'net.

Any information would be appreciated.(quality, reliability, sound, wpc etc)

thanks in advance
loose

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I have one. It was a collective purchase with my siblings. It was purchased circa 1976 at a downtown Toronto hifi dealer. I can still visualize the black & white advertisement flyer that lured us to pool our money- $699 (CAN) for the receiver and speakers. 
 

I am now the sole owner of this terrific sounding receiver. Had the tuning control components professionally repaired and circuitry cleaned. 

Using it as a second system streaming Sonos to my Elac’s and Maggie’s. 
it’s magical to me. 

I tried posting a pic but it wouldn’t let me paste it