Experience wanted with Conrad Johnson GAT pre.

Thanks for the comments thus far and it is likely that there are not a lot of these units out there yet and many other choices. There is only one review on the GAT that I have seen posted and it did not get into specifics about comparisons of the older units. There was a small debate on the GAT vs. the ART 3 on this site but again the direct comparisons are hard to come by and I certainly understand why. It appears the GAT will be there best ever single box unit thus far and the ART 3 there best 2-box unit with both having distinct advantages and disadvantages.

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As a general observation, the GAT is far and away the beat sounding linestage I've used. I don't own one (wish I did), but spent a couple of days voicing a system for a client who had one.

I know this system inside and out, as I originally designed, installed and voiced it.

The caveat is that I haven't heard every preamp/linestage out there that is claimed to be at the top.
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Thank you Orpheus as living where there are few dealers it is hard to audition any top end equipment and the dealer showrooms are sometimes less than ideal. I am after a more accurate preamp. that passes signal but does have tube magic so your comments help.

I am familiar with older CJ preamps, and totally unfamiliar with the new one's. They used 12au7 and 12ax7 tubes in the older units; these tubes gave them the classic "CJ glow". From what I have read, the new CJ's are neutral. From what I know, the 6922 is a very neutral tube. I hope this helps. Enjoy the music.