ARC Reference 3 versus Modwright 9.0 SE


Has anyone had the opportunity to compare the sound of these two excellent preamps? I know its an unfair test since the Modwright is much less expensive, but I would be very interested in anyone's impressions from direct experience.
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Just saw this on 6moons Industry News, and figured it was worth sharing.

http://www.6moons.com/news/news.html

March 07: ModWright to the limit - The LS 36.5 [$4,995] is Dan Wright's new flagship preamp for an official April launch this year. Running a pair of 6H30s from an internal 5AR4 tube-rectified power supply, the piece pioneers a new look with a massive all-aluminum enclosure and deep etchings of the ModWright logo. The remote now is Dan's own and adds phase reversal (also duplicated on the front panel).

Connectivity includes 4 x RCA inputs, 1 x XLR input, 1 x tape output, 2 x RCA main outputs and 1 x XLR main output. New key circuit parts are MWI pure Teflon film/foil and oil-impregnated poly caps custom-designed by ModWright Instruments. Compared to Dan's existing linestage, the LS 36.5 is claimed to offer a 4 x lower noise floor, improved bandwidth and a completely redesigned tube output stage.
There are more pics and info on AudioCircle.

WOW... The LS 36.5 looks Smokin Hot and Sexy!

http://www.audiocircle.com/circles/index.php?topic=37793.0
I know this is off topic, but has anyone had the chance to hear the new phonostage by Modwright? Any leads to reviews?
Looks like a Modwright Phono Stage review just posted on PFO over the holiday weekend.

http://www.positive-feedback.com/Issue33/swp_phono.htm