greetings from Melbourne!
just got hold of the awesome c-j ACT2 preamp, this is a phenomenal preamp! driving my Quad ESL 2905's the soundstage is spectacular, absolutely stunning! the air around the instruments and space between the musicians, plus timing and tonal accuracy are second to none, I have not heard or experienced playback at this level and the detail is simply superb!
I am partnering the ACT2 with my trusted c-j MV60SE, using a simple vacuum tube CD player by Cayin - this level of transparency I have not heard on any other system to date!
I have listed to a mega expensive set up of Sonus Faber stradivari driving with Lamm monoblocks costing somewhere around $200 grand... that was indeed nice to listen to; BUT the sound I am getting for around 50 grand equals & sometimes surpasses it! this combination of the ACT2 and Quad 2905 is probably the best I will ever have, unless I was to upgrade to the current new GAT preamp... well lets see now; nope I think I will hang onto the ACT2 for the next generation.
just wanted to know if there was anyone out there who has a similar experience with their ACT2 or ACT2 series 2?
also let me know if cables between highend copper wire or silver wire are more suited to ACT2. cables I am currently using are DH Labs Q10, will be using Nordost valhalla's over this weekend. any suggestions/thoughts are welcome.
cheers, Raj J