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.

carey111001-25-2006 6:54am

soundwise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 04-03-2007 at 11:00pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CAT< IMHO for the money cannot be touched, and much more dynamic than any CJ and not too soft ...phono section was better than audio research phono ref!!!if you get older version you can tube roll and make it really sing!!!
soundwise Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 39 posts 04-03-2007 at 11:03pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete CAT SL-1 IMHO for the money cannot be touched, and much more dynamic than any CJ and not too soft sounding...phono section was better than audio research phono ref!!!if you get older version you can tube roll and make it really sing!!! the Ultimate is less tube rolling friendly...bass is also unbeatable...