I auditioned the Art Audio IC 3 against a similar constructed Wireworld Silver Eclipse 5 that cost $800 a meter ( system was Classe Cam Mono 350's, Audio Research LS 25mkII, Audio Aero Prima Tube DAC, CEC TL2, and Audio Physic Libra speakers).
The Audio Art IC-3 had a very similar sonic signature and resolution and was within 90% of the performance.
Btw, the price difference was $800 / meter for the Wireworld vs. $100 meter for the Audio Art.
Do the math....