Conrad Johnson GAT ...

[ronenash]

Originally Posted by joeinid

I totally agree. I was not smart to give mine up because it was essentially new and in perfect shape. I still toy with the idea of replacing it because when they are gone, they are gone.

ronenash, have you compared the ET250S to a CA200 in similar systems? Seems like the next best thing. Thoughts? I'd like to hear the ET250S (especially with the GAT) and see how it compares.

I have heard the ET250s briefly and not in direct comparison to the CA200. I think the ET250 was warmer than the CA200 but to me it did not have the magic of the CA200. I did have a chance to hear the CA200 with the Premier 350 and they are very close. The Premier 350 is obviously more powerful and more dynamic but tonality, soundstaging, superb presence are all very similar. I my rather small listening room the CA200 was wonderful.
Compared to the LP125SE which I now own it was less holographic but more powerfull but on the plus side it does not consume 1000w from the power line just being turned on and it goes easier on the airconditioning in the hot Israeli summers.