Audible Illusions vs. Audio Research?


I am looking to upgrade my pre-amp from a CJ PV10 to either of these units. Unfortunately I can't listen to either in my system but would be willing to sell what I didn't like (isn't audiogon fun?) The CJ is lacking detail & sounds veiled in my system. My system is as follows:
CJ PV10
Mc Cormack DNA-1
Phillips 963
Tyler Reference monitors & matching sub
with DH labs & MIT cables.
I listen to rock music only & don't plan on getting into vinyl any time soon. What do you guy's suggest?
fishwater

Showing 1 response by dogpile


If you don't have any vinyl and you just play cd, may I suggest that you skip the preamp and buy a better cd player and hook it straight to your amplifier. There are many cd players out there that allows one to bypass the preamp section. Benefits are; you save money by eliminating one component (preamp) and one cable, plus you can achieve better sound if you choose the right cd player.

Just a thought...GOOD LUCK!