What about CJ's claim that balanced is bullshit? They say that balanced pieces sound better balanced because when these same pieces are used with their single-ended connectors, half the circuitry is thrown away or summed or something. They claim balanced pieces sound better in balanced, not because of any inherent superiority to balanced, but because the unit was not designed for single ended operation.
A Preamp Question-- CJ or BAT
I'm looking for a new preamp for my system. Heard lots of good stuff about CJ 17LS, although it's single ended. BAT seems to be good stuff too, but heard it's a little colored and better for brighter systems. The CJ is more expensive than I would like, but if it's really that good. I'm using Nautilus 803's with Rogue 120.
I like neutrality and definition, but also like full, fleshed out sound with lots of depth and soundstaging. Anyone experienced with CJ 17LS and BAT 30 or 31SE?
I like neutrality and definition, but also like full, fleshed out sound with lots of depth and soundstaging. Anyone experienced with CJ 17LS and BAT 30 or 31SE?