Comparison of ARC Ref3 and C-J CT5

If you can find a cj ART on audiogon - definately go for it.
A big step up the musical enjoyment ladder from CT5 or both ACT2's.

I have just upgraded from Art 1 to Art 3 and could not be happier

Thanks, guys. I have a long-term love relationship with my Wyetech Opal, and some recent tube-rolling has "renewed our vows." But like all long-term relationships, the eye wanders and . . . So I may try out either the CT5 or ART/ACT and see if the love remains.

Neal

Neal,

What 6sn7s are you using? I would like to hear your thoughts on the CJ comparison. The Opal seems to offer me the best of both worlds... very detailed yet big and musical and vi-vi-vivid. I'm using the EH 6sn7s and I much prefer them over NOS Sylvania's and Roger'm mil specs. I find they have a better bottom and faster transiants.

What tubes are you using?

Peter

I haven't listened to CT5 or ARC Ref 3 yet.

In the Opal,until a few days ago I was using Ken-Rad NOS VT231's in front and Sylvania NOS Tall Boys in back (I think front is input, back is output.) The sound was terrific with this combo. I recently substituted in front some NOS Russian 1578's purchased from Paul Lindemann (I think these are 6sn8's, but they work). So far, the sound is a bit warmer and full bodied, with perhaps a slight loss of detail. Need to listen some more and perhaps switch positions with Tall Boys to see if I like this arrangement better.

Never heard the EH's.

I don't think I will be parting with the Opal any time soon, although Roger has discontinued it and is coming out with a new top of the line pre called the Ruby, according to the Wyetech website.

Best,

Neal