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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For someone who owns ARC separates and is downsizing, it's interesting. Anyone notice the signal tubes are 6922's. Wonder why? This gives the owner an opportunity to voice the unit to their tastes. 
Thanks for sharing! I’m partial to the black.  I’m curious to hear one and see some detailed reviews. Price point could be ok IMO if the sound holds to traditional ARC standards, I think, but part of me wonders if it’s a little too… gimmicky? The color options remind me a bit of the less expensive Apple IPhones. 
I’ve no doubt ARC knows the market better than I do!
iF Warren is in as deep as they say, this will be fantastic…..

6922 plentiful, rugged and can be screened ( Roger Modjeski RAM tubes ultra grade ) for very high quality.

Team USA, how cool. 
I'm interested also to see the follow up power amp only version . that teamed with my vintage SP8 would look cool as ...
5G;'s, not bad.
Jadis jhas a  I50 as well, How about that.
2 I50's avalible
Jadis is a bit , well most likely alot more.
But if you have 5G's, you also have 8G's. 
My power tube of choice would be the EL34
Pity my Defy will not accept EL34's.
As I say, tube amp = tube amp\Power tube = power tube.
only miniscule differences twix dif labs and dif power tubes. 
Blind folded you might/might not tella   a  kt120 vs a  EL34.
I just like the EL34's longer running life, lower  price, sweeter midrange  vs my KT88's. 
The EL34 is and will be the best power tube.
I;'d go Cayin EL34 amps or LM EL34 amps, or Muzishare EL34 amps. 
Tube amp = tube amp. 
Its all in the craftmanship/quality that sets one apart from the other.
Soundwise, they are all about equal. 
Including Dynaco ST90, Allan Organ amps from decdes ago, =  both sound just (almost??)as good as the Jadis Defy, with Mundorf top line caps/Takman Metal resistors. 
ARC is not going to blow away either of the 3 chinese stars. 
Blind test, ,,no wait, even no blind test, you'd be shocked at how close the 3 chinese stars are to Jadis/ARC big guns.
Tube amp = tube amp\
Power tube = power tube.(but each brand does have different voicing, = I found the Gold Lion KT88's not same sound as the Svetlana KT88,,,but I'm thinking the best in this class are the EH KT88's, which is my next purchase)
Myth  buster here. and 
Out.