TESTED: Conrad-Johnson ET2 Preamp & LP66S Stereo Power Amplifier

Entry-Level Magic

SPECS & PRICING
Conrad-Johnson ET2 linestage preamplifier
Gain: 28.5dB
Maximum output: 5.5Vrms
Distortion: Less than 0.1% THD
Frequency response: 2Hz to 100kHz, +0/-1dB
Phase: Phase-inverting
Weight: 15 lbs.
Dimensions: 13.75” x 19” x 3.315”
Price: $3800

Conrad-Johnson ET2 Optional Phonostage
Gain: 54 dB (high-gain option); 40 dB (low-gain option)
RIAA equalization: +/-.5dB, 20Hz to 20kHz
Phase: Phase-correct
Price: $1250

Conrad-Johnson LP66S Power Amplifier
Power output: 60Wpc, 30Hz–15kHz at no more than 1.5 % THD or IMD, both channels driven into 4 ohms (also available connected for 8 or 16 ohm loads)
Sensitivity: 0.5V to rated power
Frequency response (at 10 watts): 20Hz to 20kHz, +/-0.25dB
Hum and noise: 102dB below rated power
Input impedance: 100k Ohm
Tube complement: 3 x 6922, 4 x 6550
Weight: 45 lbs.
Dimensions: 16” x 19” x 6.38”
Price: $4300

CONRAD-JOHNSON DESIGN, INC.
2733 Merrilee Drive
Fairfax, VA 22031
(703) 698-8581
www.conradjohnson.com

ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT
Final Sound 1000i electrostatics, Esoteric MG-20, Venture Audio Excellence III Signature, and Basszilla Platinum Edition Mk2 DIY speakers; Kuzma Stabi Reference turntable outfitted with Graham Engineering model 2.5 tonearm and Grado Reference cartridge; Air Tight ATE-2 phono preamplifier; PrimaLuna Eight CD player, Weiss Engineering Jason Transport and Medea DAC, Altmann Micro Machines Attraction DAC; Concert Fidelity CF-080 line preamplifier, Spread Spectrum Technologies Ambrosia preamplifier, First Watt B1 buffer preamplifier; Esoteric A-100 and Audio Space Ref. 3.1 (300B) amplifiers; Bybee Speaker Bullets; FMS Nexus-2, Acrotec 6N and 8N copper, Kimber Select KS-1030, Kimber KCAG interconnects; FMS Nexus speaker cable