Thank you for all answers and opinions.
Just to comment on a few things that I don't agree with.
My Ref One is dead silent. No tube noice at all.
But I had that problem with my Ref2 mk2.
Might be a problem with more sensitive loudspeakers, but until now it haven't been an issue for me.
Tubes at the moment are Telefunken E88CC and Ei E88CC which both are low on noice.
Yes, I assume that ARC always are aiming at more detail and higher resolution, but when comparing my Ref One with Ref3 I find Ref One to be better.
Higher resolution and more dynamics.
Simply more nerve and musicality.
But as you say, it's a matter of personal preference.
Just to comment on a few things that I don't agree with.
My Ref One is dead silent. No tube noice at all.
But I had that problem with my Ref2 mk2.
Might be a problem with more sensitive loudspeakers, but until now it haven't been an issue for me.
Tubes at the moment are Telefunken E88CC and Ei E88CC which both are low on noice.
Yes, I assume that ARC always are aiming at more detail and higher resolution, but when comparing my Ref One with Ref3 I find Ref One to be better.
Higher resolution and more dynamics.
Simply more nerve and musicality.
But as you say, it's a matter of personal preference.