High End 2022 • Hot Product

Besides partnering in a sonic display that included Wilson Benesch speakers and Wadax digital separates, Audio Research showed its latest models, including the photogenic I/50 integrated amplifier ($5500), which outputs 50Wpc, has three inputs (two single-ended and one balanced). There are optional slots for a phono card and DAC, which are coming soon.

Audio Research also showed a prototype of its upcoming Reference 320M monoblock (above). It's twice the power of the existing Reference 160M and is due to ship later this year. Unfortunately, no price has been announced. The prototype looked pretty much like other current Audio Research Reference amplifiers, with their see-through meters.