Are you talking CJ ACT Series 1 or the CJ ACT Series 2. I've had both. Currently using a CJ Premier 350 with the Series 2 pre. Amazing. The Act 2 Series 1 is not even close to the Series 2 -- a complete different animal even Conrad Johnson will admit the Series 1 was not their best effort.
What preamps equal to or better than CJ ACT II
Trying to choose a pre amp to build a system around. I have always enjoyed tube gear. Something in the ACT 2 price range.