Any Experience With Conrad Johnson ET3 Preamp?

Well, I sent off a RLD-1 for the 2012 platinum upgrade. OK, the box, PC board and remote are about the only things that aren't changed. Yikes! It's been since November, as Steve is cranking on his VRE-1C for the show(s). Can't say I blame him. I hope it adds some body and warmth to the sound. It may not be the end-all, but then I can't afford what probably is! Steve seems to have a good ear, so I doubt it will be a mistake. The XP-10 isn't a mistake, it's just TOO good on certain types of music, and that makes it TOO detailed on others. I'm trying to split the difference some.

But still, preamps are seriously overlooked on their sound quality. It will be a haul for thr RLD-4000 (about what I have in it) to break in. I'll just sit that Sony tuner on as station in the basement and walk away!

Good luck! I am sure it will have outstanding sound quality. Let us know.

Proud new owner of an ET-3. I searched high and low for several months. Been all over this site reading and looking at what's available used here also.

Decided to pull the trigger on a new demo unit that had been out on display for less than a month. Happy Birthday to me. :)

My immediate response was open, defined, balanced, and gentle on the ears. Feel blessed that I could afford this pleasure and cannot believe I waited so long.

I know this is entry level but for me I finally reached out to what I wanted without compromising on lesser gear.

Concur with above, this is the best pre amp under $5K.

The Rogue Athena can be bought for $4 k and change and get the Mundorf Silveroil cap upgrade.one killer preamp even without the cap upgrade
Mundorf Supreme caps come stock.