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REVIEW: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J) ET3 - SE Preamplifier (Tube)

Posted by tamule on February 3, 2012 at 06:15:43:

Model: ET3 - SE
Category: Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price: 4000.00
Description: single 6922 tube / ss hybrid
Manufacturer URL: Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J)
Model Picture: View
Review by tamule on February 03, 2012 at 06:15:43
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for the ET3 - SE
After reading the rave reviews I took a 3hr ride to Spearit Sound in Mass. for audition. The CDs I brought were more enjoyable, less fatigueing compared to my solid-state Bryston BP-26. I was sold. My 1st impressions at home after ~6 hrs are terrific. Not missing any trait of the Bryston at all. The detail, impact still there plus realism, bigger stage, harmonically rich mids, more music meat on the bone. I think CJ hit it out of the park with this one- great value,gorgeous sound, no noise,no balanced circuits, and a managable single tube. Nice to be immersed in music again.
Product Weakness: some may prefer a heftier remote. I actually love this tiny,light plastic one.
Product Strengths: best of both worlds - tube/ss
Associated Equipment for this Review:
Amplifier: Bryston 3B-sst
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated): old Bryston bp-26
Sources (CDP/Turntable): Meridian G08.2 cdp
Speakers: DIY big 3-way design by Troels Graveson
Cables/Interconnects: AQ
Music Used (Genre/Selections): classic rock,jazz, classical
Room Size (LxWxH): 20' x 12' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments: absorber panels
Time Period/Length of Audition: 2 days
Other (Power Conditioner etc.): PS Audio UPC-200 conditioner
Type of Audition/Review: Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition): n/a

Model:	ET3 - SE
Category:	Preamplifier (Tube)
Suggested Retail Price:	4000.00
Description:	single 6922 tube / ss hybrid
Manufacturer URL:	Conrad-Johnson (CJ,C-J)
Model Picture:	View

Product Weakness:	some may prefer a heftier remote. I actually love this tiny,light plastic one.
Product Strengths:	best of both worlds - tube/ss

Amplifier:	Bryston 3B-sst
Preamplifier (or None if Integrated):	old Bryston bp-26
Sources (CDP/Turntable):	Meridian G08.2 cdp
Speakers:	DIY big 3-way design by Troels Graveson
Cables/Interconnects:	AQ
Music Used (Genre/Selections):	classic rock,jazz, classical
Room Size (LxWxH):	20' x 12' x 8'
Room Comments/Treatments:	absorber panels
Time Period/Length of Audition:	2 days
Other (Power Conditioner etc.):	PS Audio UPC-200 conditioner
Type of Audition/Review:	Product Owner
Your System (if other than home audition):	n/a