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c-j buffs: MV-55 vs. Premier 11a

Anyone auditioned (preferably owners) conrad-johnson's two recently discontinued stereo tubed amp offerings head-to-head in the same system? I am an MV-55 owner who is very happy with the sound (fed from my c-j PV-8 pre-amp, through Thiel CS2 2 floorstanding 3-ways via all-Cardas Cross), but may be needing more power soon, and am considering the Premier 11a. I know the Premier ought to be better in theory, but apparently some folks have demurred - true or not, and if so, why? Also, anybody tried rolling tube types on the 11a? All input from those with personal experience is much appreciated! Thanks, Alex
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I've owned both and used them in the same system. I found the 11a to be much much better than the MV-55, all the way around especially in the bass.
I had an 11a for 2&1/2 years and really enjoyed it.
Then I got a BAT VK-60, and that's a very big step up.
The price for an 11a and a vk-60 are now really close now in the used market.
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