CJ and Sonus faber Cremona M

[ChrisAZ]

Back in the day I loved my CJ PV5 and (non-CJ) SS amp combination. I have no ability to audition CJ gear anywhere near where I live so I'll have to rely on reviews and recommendations while taking a leap of faith if I go this route. So what say you to a conrad-johnson ET3SE & conrad-johnson MF2550SE combo pairing with the rest of my system (see my signature), particularly my Sonus faber Cremona M?

[ChrisAZ]

Bump- I'd love to hear an opinion!

[ronenash]

I am sure the pairing will work fantastic. The ET3SE is a fantastic preamp and a real bargain at its price. I used it as my main amp for almost a year and had I not had a great deal on an ACT2 I would still be using it today. I have not heard the new power amp but heard very good things about it. Just the fact that it is compared to the Premier 350 tells you a lot. Jeff from ToneAudio is in the process of reviewing it.

[ChrisAZ]

Originally Posted by ronenash

I am sure the pairing will work fantastic. The ET3SE is a fantastic preamp and a real bargain at its price. I used it as my main amp for almost a year and had I not had a great deal on an ACT2 I would still be using it today. I have not heard the new power amp but heard very good things about it. Just the fact that it is compared to the Premier 350 tells you a lot. Jeff from ToneAudio is in the process of reviewing it.

Thanks, I'll look forward to reading that review. In comparison to other amp/preamp combinations I'm considering (ARC & Pass), this seems to provide the best bang for the buck. I'm trying not to mix and match but stay within the same line for the amp & preamp to achieve synergy. I just want to make sure that the power amp lives up to the standards set by the ET3SE. Thanks again for your advice. Chris