Which is REALLY the best Conrad Johnson Preamp


I would like to start a discussion about what you think is the best sounding CJ Preamp. Just because the manufacturer needs to change to sell more boxes and Magazines need advertising dollars doesn't always mean that the sonics have improved. For example some audiophiles like the older art series over the new GAT Preamps and it's lesser siblings. Would like the informed opinions of those lucky audiophiles who have heard both. I like the old CJ sound but haven't heard the new offerings.
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I haven't heard the ACT 2.  I had a Premier 17LS2 for a short time (about a month).  The ACT 2 is better than it, I believe.

I was happy with the 17LS2.  I had upgraded from a PV-14L.  But, the 17LS2 had an issue (static), so after trying numerous different tubes, I returned it. 

A forum member from the c-j forum on Facebook recommended the Linear Tube Audio MicroZotl preamp with level 2 upgrades.  I bought one.  I much prefer the LTA to the c-j.