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

crystalref Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 24 posts 07-07-2009 at 08:07pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete My choice for a solid state design with the ease and flow of tubes but with bass authority and weight would be the Karan Reference MKII preamp. The UK importer apparently prefers it to his CJ ACT II series II.
downunder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,328 posts 07-07-2009 at 11:51pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete If you want one of the best, if not the best - cj ART3. one on audiogon at the moment. musical joy for a lifetime
mikebs Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 6 posts 07-08-2009 at 12:30am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Are you talking CJ ACT Series 1 or the CJ ACT Series 2. I've had both. Currently using a CJ Premier 350 with the Series 2 pre. Amazing. The Act 2 Series 1 is not even close to the Series 2 -- a complete different animal even Conrad Johnson will admit the Series 1 was not their best effort.