What preamps equal to or better than CJ ACT II

Carey, My advise. If you luv the sound of the ACT2 now, or in fact any component you are listeing to. Buy it!.

Other components will always sound different or maybe better but unless you have the time, my advise is to stop when you are happy.

CAT< IMHO for the money cannot be touched, and much more dynamic than any CJ and not too soft ...phono section was better than audio research phono ref!!!if you get older version you can tube roll and make it really sing!!!

CAT SL-1 IMHO for the money cannot be touched, and much more dynamic than any CJ and not too soft sounding...phono section was better than audio research phono ref!!!if you get older version you can tube roll and make it really sing!!! the Ultimate is less tube rolling friendly...bass is also unbeatable...

Have any one of you heard the Canary CA-903?
A four chassis preamplifier.

The new Lamm LL1 Signature, a dual mono 4 box system is a remarkable preamp (even without a remote control).