I have decided to go CJ, but torn between the ET-3SE and the ET-5. I had a budget of $4000. I could get the SE with a Phono for that budget. However, I keep hearing the ET-5 is really noticeably better. It's killing me. I could find the money, but that is a lot of money. It is hard to wrap my head around spending $7000+ for one piece of stereo equipment. Am I nuts. Would you really have to listen hard to hear the difference, or does it really jump out at you.
CJ ET3SE vs ATC-1 or ET5 vs ATC-2
So I have a Conrad Johnson PR140, rebuilt by CJ usilizing KT 120 tubes. I have Sonus Faber Luito 3 way floor standing speakers. Decent enough cables. I need a preamp. Bouncing between the Airtight and the Conrad Johnson. Not only bouncing on the entry level, but the step above taking me from the $4000 range to the $8000. Well, whick is the better pre, and do I need to step up to the middle of the road products or will the entry level work wonders. Thanks
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