Opportunity to buy the best Preamp... but which?

I have owned the VTL 7.5 and currently own a cj ART and it sounds sublime.
If I had unlimited budget I would buy the cj ART 3 and compare it to my original ART. would be interesting as the ART is likie a musical instrument.

Downunder, what is the rest of your system comprised of ? Cables ? CJ seems to be floundering lately...website is not updated, new products come and go in the blink of an eye or they never materialize at all. Balanced connections need not apply as well....value has gone out the window on top of all this. The ART 3 is obviously in response to a failed series of ACT product (1, 2, 3..your out!). ARC is hitting their stride lately and after buying the ref 3 and the hd220 I can understand why. At one time CJ was the new kid on the block, so isn't it ironic that ARC seems to be besting them in design and pricing.

Dave_b, click on Shane's (Downunder) 'System' link, right next to his moniker, to find out what the rest of his system is.
I also own a ARC Ref 3, but there is no need to belittle the CJ ART preamp. There are many different flavors for many different tastes. Enjoy what you have and be happy.

Cheers,
John

Yeah, I have great respect for CJ..owned a bit and loved it! I just get the sense that the company is loosing it's focus.

How about the TRON Syren?

Charlie