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Just a quick note to all that are looking out for a so called "entry level" preamplifier from Conrad Johnson; look no further the ET3se is fantastic!
I've had my ACT2 go up to Queenslandish for a check up; in the meantime I got hold of the ET3 "se" version. Wow what a great preamp indeed. It has a very simple circuit and just one tube (6922). It does not have the balance function, and only one main out. Other than that it is one preamp that is certainly not entry level...
The parts are top-notch; Teflon caps, metal film resistors, top line gold plated RCA connections, all the goodies. This obviously improves the sound compared to the standard ET3 version, which I did have for a very short while just for trial. I will keep this beauty for a few more weeks until my ACT2 returns.
I must say that this ET3se design is one that is going to be hard to compete with at its price point and performance. An excellent preamp to have in an any high-quality system!
Hats off to c-j on this one!
Cheers, RJ
Just a quick note to all that are looking out for a so called "entry level" preamplifier from Conrad Johnson; look no further the ET3se is fantastic!
I've had my ACT2 go up to Queenslandish for a check up; in the meantime I got hold of the ET3 "se" version. Wow what a great preamp indeed. It has a very simple circuit and just one tube (6922). It does not have the balance function, and only one main out. Other than that it is one preamp that is certainly not entry level...
The parts are top-notch; Teflon caps, metal film resistors, top line gold plated RCA connections, all the goodies. This obviously improves the sound compared to the standard ET3 version, which I did have for a very short while just for trial. I will keep this beauty for a few more weeks until my ACT2 returns.
I must say that this ET3se design is one that is going to be hard to compete with at its price point and performance. An excellent preamp to have in an any high-quality system!
Hats off to c-j on this one!
Cheers, RJ