Primaluna Dialogue Premium preamplifier vs Conrad Johnson ET5 (or CT5) preamplifier


I'm thinking about upgrading from the Primaluna Dialogue Premium to a Conrad Johnson ET5.
Do you think it's a smart move?
Would I be significantly better with the ET5?
Has anyone compared the ET5 to the CT5 in their system? Which do you prefer?

yukio

Showing 1 response by ghdprentice

For me there would be absolutely no hesitation, I own and previewed PrimaLuna and have lots of experience with Conrad Johnson. CJ’s sound is natural and musical... the epitome of  this type. Prima Luna is fine, hard to complain about... but lacks the magic of real music. 

If I did not go down the road of Audio Research... upgrading over decades to top of the line ARC. I would have gotten Conrad Johnson and upgraded over time to an all CJ system. 

Lots of folks as they become more experienced with high and audio ( and older) realize it is about the music not the sound spectacular and are drawn towards ARC, CJ, Vac and a couple more.