Attention Conrad Johnson Premier 11A owners

I use ProAc Reponse 2.5's, which I originally auditioned with the Premier 11a, and I'm now driving with Premier 12's. I've had this system for about 2 years and I've been very pleased with the sound. Its extremely musical, produces a huge soundstage, and is easy to listen to for long periods.

Personally, I'm a big fan of the ProAc sound, and think that there's a certain magic in this combination that I haven't found with other systems. However, I think that you'll find that the Premier 11 can sound good with a great many speakers. It has a very sweet, lively, warm sound that works well pretty much across the board. I know that there is at least one agon'er that mates his 11a with the smaller Thiel speakers and likes the results quite a bit. If you're in a position to visit a few audio stores and audition speakers, it would be worth your while to take the amp (and your preamp) with you and see how things sound. I'm sure you'll have no problem finding a combination that speaks to you.

In any case, enjoy the search...

Cheers, Ken

I'm using Sonus Faber Grand Piano's, the original version. I love the sound, warm but detailed with great extension at the frequency extremes. Soundstaging is also superb, extending well outside the speakers.
Jon

I'm using the Sonus Faber Electa Amatours (originals). The CJ 11a really made them sing & have plenty enough power to drive them. Before the CJ I was using a Threshold T-200 (100WPS class A. There was literally a night & day differance IMHO.

I'm using the Sonus Faber Electa Amatours (originals). The CJ 11a really made them sing & have plenty enough power to drive them. Before the CJ I was using a Threshold T-200 (100WPS class A. There was literally a night & day differance IMHO.

CJ 11A and the Sonus Faber EA Is is a great combination, but it mates even better with the newer EAII. They were simply made for each other. The synergy is amazing: rich open and holographic sound with excellent dynamics and great bottom end extension. Give them a listen with your CJ!

I have been using Sonus Faber Signum. Very good combination, I think. Sure, bigger SF must be nicer, but due to the size of my room, Signum is just fine. I am using Svet KT-88 now.

Seems like most of you prefer Sonus Faber. I'll go audition them this weekend. Thanks guys!

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I used a pair of Thiel 1.5s when I had my CJ11a. The CJ seemed to smooth out the Thiels. A real nice combo. The Thiel
1.6 is out now and from what I understand easier to drive.
I also had a pair of martin logan Aerius with the CJ. Bass was kind of flabby but overall pretty nice.

Emil

I'm currently using Thiel CS 1.5s with my Premier 11a and would love to try the new 1.6 or perhaps something a bit larger. The Thiel CS 1.5s mate very well with the Premier 11a but I'm searching for something just a little more robust. I have a feeling that larger Thiels might be a bit difficult for the Premier 11a. Any commnents?