Cary or Conrad Johnson phono preamp?

I am trying to decide which of the following phono preamp to purchase:

1. Cary PH-302 MkII
or
2. Conrad Johnson TEA2 SE

Anyone have any recommendations? Thanks.

misterfrias01-30-2015 6:12pm

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downunder Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,328 posts 01-31-2015 at 12:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete cj for sure
billstevenson Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 167 posts 01-30-2015 at 06:52pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I just bought a cj TEA2MAX and it is pretty fantastic. But I can't help you with the comparison you seek as I have not auditioned the Cary.
shakeydeal Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 979 posts 01-31-2015 at 11:45am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I like the CJ sound over the Cary. But consider a K&K Audio Maxxed Out phono stage. Shakey
john_tracy Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 341 posts 01-31-2015 at 10:40pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete Or the new K&K Trio if the Maxed Out is out of your budget range.
bpoletti Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,004 posts 02-01-2015 at 05:14am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have to second the Herron VTPH-2. I have one because I haven't heard anything as good. At any price. It is tubes, but without bloat or excessive warmth, and it's dead quiet.

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