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Conrad Johnson Premier 11a--Triode?

Has anyone listened to CJ's Prem. 11a in both the standard (70w; 6550) and triode (35w; EL34) configurations? If so, any thoughts? The balance of my system will be Wadia's 850 and JM Lab's Mezzo Utopia's. All connected with Transparent Reference. I'm probably going to run my Wadia right into the Amp, but if I do go with a pre-amp I'm thinking of CJ's Prem 14 or 16ls.
randalleron
cjuser712f
1 posts
 
I have the prem 11a and I like it better in the Hi-power mode. I don't like classical only pop & rock so the 70watt setting works best for me. BTW your cables are not recomended for tube amps. I tested MIT 770 and the amp was running hotter than usual. Soundstage magazine recomends against using cables with networks or electronics in them. Read all about it at their site. Kimber Silver cables are awesome with tubes.
stevegolf1
38 posts
 
I don't know about triode mode, but I heard from an incredibly knowledgeable former salesman (and CJ-lover) at Stereo Exchange (NY) that the 11a improves significantly if you upgrade the power cord. Of course, if you're not electrically handy, you'll have to have it done for you, but power cords are getting really good these days!
mikenificent1
7 posts
 
Why don't you just get the Premier 12 monoblocks in triode mode? Then you'll have ~70 watt triode power and a better match with the rest of your system.
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