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can someone answer me this.....

i have done some extensive research and talked to quite a few people who own or have had this preamp.  I recently came into a conrad Johnson et 3 se, nt much clarity,the bass is muddy and the presentation is dark, ive read where some claim the system is to bright.  ive also read where its good to get a specific type of tube.  I don't want to do that just yet because im trying to learn the units characteristic.  I wonder if its not quite broken in yet.  maybe the impedance thing that Im just learning.  steve mccormck suggested that I try some after market power cord, that I ordered.  
assoc. equipment
McCormack dna 500
oppo 203
alon IV's
acoustic zen interconnects
I make my own speaker cables …..
no wires are touching, none are on the carpet or floor.....
kennesawjet

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oddiofyl
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Hi

I have a c-j Classic 2 SE and love it, but the new line of c-j like the Classics and ET s are tough on tubes .   Only two tubes have proven to be rugged AND sound good.

They are the Gold Lion 6922 and Reflector 6H23 eb.....  I have a JJ 6922 in mine now and I thought it sounded great , but after only a few months it is noisy.
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oddiofyl
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Also, my unit had a bad Electro Harmonix 6922 after only a week.   Never a problem with the Gold Lion 6922...   not cheap but in my experience last longer than most NOS 6922 which are pricey .   On the CJ if you get a low hiss it's a bad tube... its like a low rushing noise that can be heard at low to moderate volumes when you mute the source
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