Audio Research Ref 3 Opinions

Hard to know at this stage, I doubt many (if any) have had the chance to listen to either one.
However, I´ve had the KCT at home and was sent back, in my system, I liked a lot better the AR.
Anyhow, 35k$ would probably result in 50k$ in Europe...out of my league. I´d rather spend the 50k in a pair of Statements...
brgds, marcelo

I'm sure ARC is excellent. Also wonder about new CAT Legend and C-J ACT 2.

arrghhhh....just learned today that the Ref3 AND the Krell were not shipped yet from the factory...this means minimum another week or so. I have not the details as for why the delay, but could imagine neither ARC nor Krell had a 240v unit ready to go...
Oh well, I´ll concentrate finding a new cart to upgrade my Frog Gold MKII...any ideas?
brgds, marcelo

Stereotimes, Or soundstage.com has a short report on the ref 3 just for your info. Can't remember which site I was at so try both to find the right report. Brian

Hey, thanks Brian! That was nice! will look around. brgs, marcelo