I have had a Classic 2SE for a few years and I love it.....I'm using it with a Gold Lion 6922 and it sounds great. When I bought it couldn't decide whether to upgrade the preamp or my speakers. I was using a McCormack RLD 1 pre and thought it was good but wasn't crazy about the pushbutton volume...it is a very nice pre no doubt but the c-j blew it away.
I'm using Quicksilver Mid Mono amps and driving a pair of Revel M106 along with a REL sub......
The Classic is the greatest return on investment and most noticeable improvement over just about any component I've ever owned....Is it a ET5? , no but it is natural and non fatiguing and you will be up all night listening to it....
I was using it for a little while with a McCormack DNA 125 which was a great combo. I have a small room 40 watts is plenty for me but that combo of tube pre and great sounding solid state amp is a safe hassle free way into tube components.
I'm using Quicksilver Mid Mono amps and driving a pair of Revel M106 along with a REL sub......
The Classic is the greatest return on investment and most noticeable improvement over just about any component I've ever owned....Is it a ET5? , no but it is natural and non fatiguing and you will be up all night listening to it....
I was using it for a little while with a McCormack DNA 125 which was a great combo. I have a small room 40 watts is plenty for me but that combo of tube pre and great sounding solid state amp is a safe hassle free way into tube components.