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CJ Classic 2 line stage pre-amp?

Hoping to hear from owners of this entry level pre-amp from Conrad Johnson. What amp & speakers are you using it with? What did it replace? How do you find it w/respect to imaging, air, stage width & depth, resolution and tonal balance? (You know, the usual half dozen or so things to obsess about). Also, I have come across reference to a CJ house sound but not sure what that means. Thanks in advance for your comments on any and all of the above.
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I purchased the Classic 2 SE (the upgraded SE version is a must in the long run) in November '13 and love it. Warm, lush - I can listen to it for hours. I had an all LSA system (treated by John Tucker to Statement level) but didn't get enough cowbell when I wanted it. I purchased a Bryston 14BSST and paired it with my Oppo bdp-105 and was not happy with the overall sound and volume control. Thats when I chose the CJ and have never looked back. Very happy results that get better the more I break it in. I am installing Shunyata power cords and distribution to the mix to take it even a little higher.

Yes, I do have to get off my listening chair to change volume, but the improvement in sound is well worth it.
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