The AR1 can be purchased at Shop4 for $1429.00. I purchased
a pair from them about a year or so ago. I use them with a
Plinius SA100 Mk. 3 amp and the companion pre amp (CD Lad).
I use Alpha Core MI-3 and there Silver Micro Purl interconnects and the imaging and sound is Truly addictive.
I also have them intergrated into my HT sys. using the AR2
center channel and a couple of AR9's in the rear. A great
system! As long as you keep the Bass turned down (knob between 2 and 3) the speakers will sound great.
www.shop4.com----------Good Luck
I also use a Sony SCD 1 SACD which I love!