McIntosh ss preamp vs. ARC tube preamp


Do any McIntosh solid state preamps have as good sound quality as an ARC SP 9 II tube preamp?
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I own both ARC LS25 AND McIntosh C33 and C37 pre'. The ARC(WITH NOS TUBES) is detailed, lush, a wonderful pre, while the McIntosh's are.......well what can I say?
There is something about the look, feel and warmth of Mcintosh that lends itself to the audiophile experence. The more recent C42 which I have had a chance to demo is probley much more in line with the performace of ARC LS25 and has that McIntosh........