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Conrad Johnson 18LS pre-amp line stage vs CJ ET3 pre-amp tuner:.Best sound quality?

Need opinion and comments about the sound quality the Conrad Johnson pre-amp line stage LS 18 which was issued in 2002 and is SS. Also, need information the newer ET3 tube pre-amp line stage.  Trying to determine which ONE is the better value, and offers the best sound.??  

BTW, there was a review in Stereophile in December 2002 about the LS 18  by Larry Greenhill. His review was meticulous and he loved the piece.  The blog "Audioreview"  also cited six 5 star rating customer reviews.

However, I am searching for reviews on the newer ET3 pre-amp.  Prefer to have testimonials on either one by former or current owners.  Thank you, Jim

sunnyjim

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jafant
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Jim-

I have heard the ET-3 SE on several occasions. Very nice pre-amp for not much money. Plays well w/ other tubed gear, as well as, solid state gear. I rather enjoy the CJ gear, especially, the models that can be upgraded w/ teflon parts (SE).

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jafant
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Jim-

what other gear, current/future including cabling, is in your system?
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