Conrad Johnson--Best used Model


I just purchased a Pass Labs XA 30.5 & want to pair with a CJ preamp

I'm looking for experience on which model to by used or new for $1-3 k

I would love the Lush house sound with details and soundstage without being plodding

Frozen

frozentundra
Hifi;

I've listened to the Treo CT with ARC
The tweeter is much smoother, and not as sharp.( metal dome like)
I never liked the Treo, but CT is almost a different speaker In my mind.
I knew going In that the et3 with treo would not be right for me.
But,I could compare with ARC preamps
As a side light, has anyone listened the Brackert Rhumba preamp ? that is the same price range as the ET3



"FYI - the ET3 got a very negative review in Hometheaterhifi.com due to its exaggerated treble.  The reviewer seemed quite surprised that it wasn't in keeping with traditional CJ sound."

I know that reviewer - please disregard that review for the purpose of comparing CJ models.