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Thinking of changing my solid state pre amp

I’ve had Macintosh and I am using C-J ET3.
i am looking for a workhorse solid state preamp that can log plenty of hours because I listen to music constantly in my house. I enjoy my C-J but thinking of tinkering with my system.
johndinius
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georgehifi
10,312 posts
 
The Freya would be a giant step down from any CJ preamp in my opinion
I only mentioned it, as it is a "work horse" as you say, has many different flavours for $699, got the goods under it's skirt, I admit it's not a glamour like the CJ, and can be sent back if not liked.

Cheers George  
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oddiofyl
4,200 posts
 
Are you using the stock tube in the ET3?    The gold lion 6922 sounds great in my Classic 2SE...  huge improvement over stock EH 6922 , lasts long and super quiet.
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johndinius OP
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Changing the tube is a really nice idea. Another step in the audio journey...
everyone has been great with ideas. My 13 y/o son & I have been talking constantly about choices, thanks for all the input.
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johndinius OP
23 posts
 
Decided to get a C-J ET-5.
have been really happy with it.  A bit better build quality and a bit better response from my system.
bobheinatz
730 posts
 
Good decision.  I love a good tube preamp.  
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