For what it's worth, and it's just an opinion or two... I owned a nice Mac stack at one point, driving Wilson Sashas, and switched to an ARC stack. I've never looked back. I feel ARC is a step above. One of my good friends here on AA did the same, and feels the same.
I don't have any CJ experience.
Ymmv, of course, and I absolutely love the Mac asthetic and build quality. I just happen to favor the ARC sound.
I have tried to "mix and match" with terrible results. I would not recommend that. If you like Mac, go all Mac. If you like audio research, please pair likewise.
Just an opinion.
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