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

gshepardbuster Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 620 posts 05-11-2012 at 09:27am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Googleli, The ARC 3 is no doubt a top performer, but in YOUR system the Mcintosh c500 would be a natural match to the MC602 IMO.