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Doge 8 and Conrad Johnson ET-3

Has anyone heard both of these units at one time or another. How would you compare/contrast them, and describe their sound. From what I've read, it sounds as if the Doge would be more neutral and less warm than the CJ, with the CJ being a little more on the warm/lush side of things. I've heard the CJ and liked the warmth that I heard. Any truth to my thinking?
hawk28
hawk28 OP
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Is there no one who has listened to either of these preamps extensively at one time or another?
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tomcy6
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Requests for comparisons between 2 specific pieces of less popular gear often do not get much response. Since you have heard the c-j, try asking for opinions on the Doge 8 and you may get some info that will help you make your decision.
rower30
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I sure hope it doesn't sound like the CJ ET3SE! That unit was way warm and diffuse sounding. I listened to it at length and it was just too "confined" sounding. No openness around the instruments but very good left to right soundstage.

The Doge 8 and Doge 8 Clarity are supposed to be more transparent and deep sounding, with a well structured sound stage left to right and front to back. I'll let you know...I have a Dodge 8 Clarity on order.
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