What preamps equal to or better than CJ ACT II

Trying to choose a pre amp to build a system around. I have always enjoyed tube gear. Something in the ACT 2 price range.

carey111001-25-2006 6:54am

sugarbrie Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 3,854 posts 01-25-2006 at 11:04pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Blue Circle AG3000 I should mention that I am (proudly) affiliated with Blue Circle. You can take it for what it is, but if you check around you will see what a good preamp it is. You could also say the BC3000 Mk2 with the upgrade of the $8,000 GZpz power supply is in that league also. [url]http://www.bluecircle.com/index.php?page_id=3691[/url] .
calloway Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 874 posts 01-26-2006 at 03:15am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete ..i will second the 'first sound' suggestion.
oneobgyn Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 410 posts 01-26-2006 at 01:33pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Unquestionably the ARC Reference 3
downunder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,329 posts 01-27-2006 at 05:12am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Why not the ACT2. luvely sounding unit. depends, r u looking at balanced or single ended. cj will drive both nicely, but a lot of gear that is fully balanced sounds best balanced.
carey1110 OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 566 posts 01-27-2006 at 02:46pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I love the ACT 2 but so far I haven't heard anything else in it's catagory. I will try to listen to some of your suggestions before making my final decision. Thanks for your help.