Thanks to both. I'm looking long-term for a small, quality tube amp for my new Klipsch. I'm sure either of these would fit-the-bill. I'd lean toward the BAT (is the ARC triode?). Also, I've always wanted the legendary 300B in my system. Currently I'm "House rich" (small "r") so I don't have to worry about it for a while. I remember when $9000 used to be a lot of money.
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?
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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https://www.balanced.com/vk80i-integrated-amplifier There's already this, in a fairly similar power/price bracket. |
This is as good as I could find, in addition to the pics on Audio Research’s Instagram: https://www.carltonaudiovisual.com.au/audio-research-i50-integrated-amplifier.html It’s not much. |