Conrad Johnson--does anyone use this brand anymore?

As zavato mentions, cj does have that "Golden Sound" to match up with their golden faceplates.  My guess would be that a cj tube pre matched with a cj tubed amp may in some systems be a bit too much of that golden glow.

linnlingo-

the ET-3SE is a very fine pre-amp and mates well w/ other tubed or solid-state gear.  Which other gear, including cabling, is in your system?

Happy Listening!

The gear has to be matched expertly- hifiman5

Once accomplished, the pay-off is there in spades. Happy Listening!

+1 on gears need to match. Some CJ preamp models tend to have unusually high gain and depending on the pairing amp you may not be able to move the volume control past 9 o'clock for most listening conditions. Check the (gain) specs carefully before committing.

I love my C-J equipment!  Phono-stage, Pre-amp, and Amp!