Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp


I would like to start a discussion about what you think is the best sounding CJ Preamp. Just because the manufacturer needs to change to sell more boxes and Magazines need advertising dollars doesn't always mean that the sonics have improved. For example some audiophiles like the older art series over the new GAT Preamps and it's lesser siblings. Would like the informed opinions of those lucky audiophiles who have heard both. I like the old CJ sound but haven't heard the new offerings.
baranyi
I really like Spearit....those guys have been great to deal with, whether new or used, or even trade in,  plus you can often take a demo home to try.   I bought my Classic 2SE  there,   they are one of my favorite in Mass
Speaking of tubes , the Gold Lion 6922 has been great, only tube to last more than a year in it.   I just put a a NOS Phillips / Mazda  ecc88 tube in it and I am really loving the sound.  

Thanks! for sharing- mallen123


Jeff Dorgay of TONEaudio (webzine) uses the new GAT2 on top-of-the-line Pass Labs power amps in his reference system.


He used to own the Act2 Series2, then, stepped up to the GAT. And now GAT2.  Happy Listening!

Jafant

It's unusual to run the Pass Labs single ended as they sound better balanced but I guess Jeff Dorgay has his reasons for doing so.
 CJ ET5 wonderful sound using with Pass 350.8 very happy has wonderful stage width and depth,great highs,great bass,great soundstage etc.It is a real winner in my system.Enjoy!