my 2 cents worth...
I own a CJ Classic recently updated to SE.
I had sent the classic back to CJ to have the work done.
Shortly after this I contacted the service manager there to ask about differences between CJ Classic SE and ET2.
The Service manager told me he checked directly with Mr. Johnson, and, was told that CJ Classic SE is every bit as good as ET2 sound wise. I was a bit surprised by the fact they didn't just try and sell me an ET2.
I am very happy with Classic SE, and other than remote control there seems no real benefit to ET2 over ClassicSE.
it seems if someone is looking for single ended preamp, you can do as good as ET2 for less $$...and if you need balanced, obviously ET2 is not considered...seems ET2 is a preamp without a market segment.
I own a CJ Classic recently updated to SE.
I had sent the classic back to CJ to have the work done.
Shortly after this I contacted the service manager there to ask about differences between CJ Classic SE and ET2.
The Service manager told me he checked directly with Mr. Johnson, and, was told that CJ Classic SE is every bit as good as ET2 sound wise. I was a bit surprised by the fact they didn't just try and sell me an ET2.
I am very happy with Classic SE, and other than remote control there seems no real benefit to ET2 over ClassicSE.
it seems if someone is looking for single ended preamp, you can do as good as ET2 for less $$...and if you need balanced, obviously ET2 is not considered...seems ET2 is a preamp without a market segment.