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Originally Posted by Vhiner
My real concern here is whether the ET5 attains this detail, rhythm, speed and transparency at the expense of the midrange musicality that I think the CT5 has. I do not really favor the old euphonic sound of early CJ gear, but I am also not attracted to a more solid state sound. I like tubes and would use more of them if I could. I love holigraphic imagery and an expansive soundstage.
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the ET-5 has detail, rhythm, speed and transparency it does not sound euphoric like a 17LS for example but has what I would describe as a very natural midrange and warmth that is very involving. If you like the CT-5 midrange I think hearing a ET-5 would be in your best interest. A deep and wide soundstage is no issue with a ET-5
Think of it as a CT-5 with more !!! they are both great preamps and you cant go wrong with either but for my dollar I would choose the ET-5 and never look back.