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 know this thread is vintage now. But I’m curious how among the various C-J preamp/linestage options, how the PV15 LS stacks up. Also, CJ offers an upgrade in capacitors, so you can have a PV15, for example, upgraded with the Teflon caps they use now. Thank you in advance for someone responding.

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I would consult Bill Thalmann at Music Techology in VA

or Jack Tozzi at Spearit Sound in MA. Both of these guys know CJ products and can offer sound (no pun) advice w/o any sales pitch.


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Anyone tried the series 2 GAT, or upgraded their original for the $4k cost from CJ?   I have a series 1 that I just installed NOS Telefunken ecc88.  A very nice upgrade from the EH 6922 in terms of extension, air, midrange .  Now I'm curious how the $4k series 2 upgrade might sound. 

I really like Spearit....those guys have been great to deal with, whether new or used, or even trade in,  plus you can often take a demo home to try.   I bought my Classic 2SE  there,   they are one of my favorite in Mass
Speaking of tubes , the Gold Lion 6922 has been great, only tube to last more than a year in it.   I just put a a NOS Phillips / Mazda  ecc88 tube in it and I am really loving the sound.