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CJ Equipment - Speaker Recommendations

Conrad Johnson folks:

I’m an owner of CJ’s premier 12 mono blocks and 16LS pre. Love the stuff. Problem is I’m struggling with finding the right speaker. Currently have Tannoy’s Turnberry SE’s. Love their look but think I can do better sound wise. I’m Considering moving up the Tannoy line to the Kensingtons (want to stay with that non-contemporary furniture piece look). Wife does not like a contemporary look..

Large listening area, prefer the likes of Diana Krall, Holly Cole, Melody Gardot, and classical and some classical rock. Like a sweet midrange and an overall warmth.

Any suggestions?

Thank you!
rbschauman

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lloydelee21
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Hi Rbschauman,

Wow...great equipment! I have long admired and enjoyed CJ myself. Personally, i run 2 ways with CJ equipment...Sonus Faber, or Wilson. Some would say that SF is great with tubes (it is)...others might say a touch of the Wilson focus on linearity and slam work well with the warmer tubes up front. for example, Martin Colloms review of the mighty Wilson X1/Grand Slamm specifically noted that he was 'particularly indebted to" the CJ Premier 12s with the X1s.

With the former, you'll get magic upon magic in the mids, warmth, etc. With the latter, you might find a clarity (with a warmth) that can be quite startling and beautiful. After years with CJ and SF...i went to CJ and Wilson. YMMV. Good luck...great equipment.
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