Anybody compare NuForce to ARC Dig Amps


I had a ARC 150M.2 but had to sale it last year.I am now going to buy a new amp or amps. The Pre is a Cary SL98P-F1 and the speakers are Totum Forest. It will replace Anthem statmount A2 which will go back to the theater. Any sugestions would be great. I am trying to keep it under 3 grand, would be better at 2 grand like the Nuforce 8.5 I did read all the posting on Nuforce. That got me going. I really did like The ARC-AMP but the price is too high now. I do like it a little more on the open side then lush.
Thanks Guys
ben954
I haven't heard the ARC but have heard the NuForce which I would define as OPEN.

Good luck.
I had a Proceed HPA-3 and the Nuforce 9 easily beat it in my system. Will be moving up to the 9 SE. The Nuforce gear imho is very good for the price. Very natural and open. Would not be in the lush category. Extremely fast amps which will produce a tight accurate bass. Will easily control a big single bass driver which is amazing coming from a 7lb amp. Dbtrucks had these driving Wilson Sophia's and said the bass had never sounded so good coming from these speakers. Also, you can find a used pair of the 9.02's and if you like them Nuforce can upgrade them to the 9 SE version down the road. Right now I am using JM Labs Electra 936's which sound great with these amps. They give off a huge sweetspot together. Would love to hear your opinion if you get them since you have had the ARC.