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Conrad Johnson Premier 3A = Dry sound?? Opinions please

Hi,

I recently bought a second hand CJ 3a tube pre-amp that brings a welcome improvement in my system (Bryston 7B ST and KEF reference 4) but...... There seems to be somtheing missing.

The sound is leaning on the dry side and I don't have that bloomy, palpable yet transparant sound that I was looking for. The fat/syruppy bass could also be a bit more controlled (ehh. dry??).. Oh yes, and through my 92 db sensitivity KEF's I hear a lot of 'pink noise' !!

I wonder if the tubes are worn or something (GE).

Anyone with experience with this oldie?? I'am now thinking of buying a dedicated Btyston pre-amp to get that transparant, controlled sound.

Any ideas??

Thanks,

Nanning
nanning

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aolsala
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THE ORIGINAL PREMIER 3 HAD BETTER SOUND. THE 3A USED SILVER WIRING. I USED TO OWN THE 3A (STEPPED VOLUME CONTROL) AND
I THOUGHT ITS SOUND A BIT STRANGE.

NOW I OWN THE PREMIER 3 AND WITH GOOD TELEFUNKENS OR MULLARDS IT SOUND VERY LUSH AND BEAUTIFUL.
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