Has anyone compared ARC to VAC

[taters]

I've been running ARC gear for over 10 years and I think it is really great gear.
I have heard a lot about VAC and I wonder how it compares to ARC. Has anyone made and comparisons?

[willyjack]

Yes. Preamps and amps. Both are quality instruments but current arc gear beats current vac gear even the statement pieces to my ears. Arc has a more organic harmonic meaty sound. Both strip away tubey veils. Both brands are better on the preamp side of the equation which may reflect my bias for tubes upstream.