Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore?

CJ products sound spectacular, even their entry level products are very good and are a cut above the competition but can benefit from upgrades since they have a very solid foundation to work with.

I had called CJ trying to get a part for a preamp during normal business hours and each time I got a recorded message. Finally I called again and stated that if you are going to run a high end company you should answer the phone once in a while, they immediately picked up and after a brief discussion they sent me the part for free. Great company.

Love my CJ ET3 SE. Best preamp I've ever owned. Only one thing concerns me, the age of the ownership. Bill Conrad is over 80 years old. Any idea who takes over in the future?

I think OP was specifically asking about CJ phone preamps. The CJ linestage preamps need no endorsement.

The last time I was in Knoxville, the only decent shop sold this and really pushed it, about as religiously as a Linn dealer.

linnlingo said:  Love my CJ ET3 SE. Best preamp I've ever owned. Only one thing concerns me, the age of the ownership. Bill Conrad is over 80 years old. Any idea who takes over in the future?















 I agree, i  get nervous as well, as when the original owners hit Valhalla, the companies usually go for another year, or two, then close doors.
usually money, or laziness is the culprit. 
 It is hard to find anyone trustworthy enough to work on old amps, electronics.  thats the gamble we all take.
I am considering selling 2 pair of mono block amps to buy 1 stereo magtech, but then again, Roger isn't a spring chicken any more. hell, all the good sounding brands are getting old. as are we !