McIntosh C1000 tube pre vs. ARC Ref 3?

Has anybody heard these against each other? Both are very well received by the audio press.

gpgr4blu01-06-2007 3:42am

audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 01-07-2007 at 01:41pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>The McIntosh is the clear winner here by a country mile, even though I will admit I haven't heard the ARC.<< It's probably a good idea to think before you type.
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 01-08-2007 at 05:22pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>So I am quite a bit more qualified here than most.<< No not really. Lots of us haven't heard a side by side comparison of these two products. You are one of us.
audiofeil Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 4,011 posts 01-10-2007 at 04:24pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete >>I posted no strong opinion on anything I haven't heard.<< I suppose if Bill Clinton can argue the meaning of "is" you certainly have the right to argue the meaning of "strong". However, an opinion is an opinion. Perhaps YOU should go back and read the thread. One foot is comfortably inside; there appears to be plenty of room remaining for the other.