Conrad JOHNSON Phono Preamps

@billstevenson 

Bill, thanks for feedback 
yep, cannot go wrong with CJ 

tea1. Wow ,
I was wondering why all the CJ phono preamps are lower on gain ....
Then, Duh....CJ linestage are 25 db vs 8-9 db for most

so., how was tea2 vs tea1 ?  Are either noisy?
any sound characteristics to note vs linestage ?

jeff

ps: what are you running for system ?      It must be spectacular
      Do you run a GAT?

@billstevenson 

I was told the CJ Sound was the “ English gentleman “ of sq. Refined, grainless with all the detail and soundstage 
But, I almost returned the ET3, as it was more edgy than what I wanted.( Thiel speakers at that time )

I tried Matsushita/National 7dj8 Cyro and was dumbfounded by the change .    Needless to say, I’ve kept it , and love it now 

I keep hearing that CJ preamps are hard on tubes ?   But not a issue here.

What other components round out your system?
I would especially like to know your cartridge, as your CJ sq , and preferences are probably close to  mine ?

Jeff

ps: take care in Florida with the “ crud” 

@billstevenson 

wow,
I’ve heard of the Orth Winfield 
 top of the pile !

I’m excited to get started 

The old albums with great microphones and analog Sonics is going to be “The Best”

but, I’m sure the learning curve will be ugly.

I’ve got two audio buddies with superb analog Setups , to guide me, though. ( I know how great analog can be !)

jeff

@billstevenson 

I ordered the turntable and cartridge todayI’m sure there are 8 million tweeks for analog to put money down, on , too

I sold my 700 albums back in 90’s thinking CD is the cats meow.    I feel real good about that, now 

jeff

ps: what coast of fl ?        My mom lived in ft Myers for 30+ yrs 

@billstevenson 

you sure can help !

Do you have a list of your “ oldtime “ jazz or classic albums you could recommend?

I’m betting you have really cool albums, if grandma started you !!!!

will Mono albums play on stereo cartridge ?

jeff
Ps: my Gma had a baby grand she played when growing up . She talked of jazz clubs she hit