I did this very test this past weekend. Using both with a Rega Brio amp and Linn Katan speakers. I thought the Arcam was a little bit 'brighter' for lack of a better word. My wife however who was with me just said the Rega sound was 'better'. I trust her hearing over mine and as and architect I am in love with the industrial design of the Rega especially in black. MHO
