arc vs electrocompaniet

Is anyone familiar with both the Audio Research cd3 and the Electrocompaniet player or dac? Which comes out on top and why.
Thanks

84audio07-21-2003 11:21pm

jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 07-22-2003 at 10:36am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete i am a longtime fan of electrocompaniet and arc, but i have to say that both companies'digital frontends are about style over substance...between the two i would pick the arc if we're talking a long term investment. electrocompaniet is a bit fussier and less forgiving on older compact discs..arc also is historically famous for reliability and an outstanding dealer network. ec is a bit like an exotic sports car..its appealing yet unreliable.
qdraw Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 8 posts 07-22-2003 at 01:36pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Give the Wadia line a listen.
84audio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 175 posts 07-22-2003 at 03:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have the EC dac and a friend suggested the ARC cd3 would be a big step forward. Do you agree? Is this a step forward or sideways.
jrd351 Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 332 posts 07-22-2003 at 05:58pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete sideways