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RE: +1 on the CJ CT-5

When CJ was using 6N30P super tube, (I do not like that term), the Act1 and 2, CT-5 and CT-3 are very different sounding than all the models that use the 6922.

I did a side by side with CT-5 verses the CJ 16LS2,(6922 tube), both these preamps are one step down from the references for those lines.

The CT-5 was faster, with more detail, more forward and very neutral top to bottom...
The 16LS2 was warmer, more midrange tube bloom, (which I like), very smooth sounding and rounder rolled off presentation...really nice on acoustic instruments and female vocals...
My friend like the 16LS, I preferred the CT-5; they are cut from the same cloth, but are quite different...

Don't just take my word for it, many reviews echo what I have described...CJ's website has links to these reviews...

Good luck, allot of good choices out there...
thanks
Mark


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