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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? 
coys21
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Can you post a link?
coys21 OP
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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. 
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https://www.balanced.com/vk80i-integrated-amplifier
There's already this, in a fairly similar power/price bracket.
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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.
coys21 OP
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I’ve no idea, but the $9K referenced in the ARC link I posted is from an Australian site, and maybe therefore AUD? If so, AU$9K ~ US $6600. Guess we’ll know more eventually. 
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