Audio Research or Macintosh?

The ARC is so neutral that I have a tough time recommending it.  I mean, why go with tubes if it's going to sound warm, neutral and very close to say a Parasound?

It sounds great, but.... I'd rather have that in SS. 

I haven't heard Mc in a very long time. 

while i do share some of eriksquire’s sentiments about audio research tube amplification, i would also say that no one with decent hearing would mistake the sound of an audio research vsi-75 with a modern solid state amp of the same price range

ARC has been bought by McIntosh years ago. Guess that tells how good ARC was doing with it’s products compared to Mac...

Please send me a review sample for 24 months to refresh my memory. :-) 

In general, ARC >>> Mc in SQ. My opinion only.
Parasound?? Hardly.

Also, ARC no longer owned by Mc if memory serves. 

Mc has almost infinitely more models though and hits every price point from budget to expensive. Also probably looks nicer and retains value better. Surely some will also prefer it for SQ, but not most esp if they listen side by side. My opinion only