I am using a CJ MF2500 with a 16ls II and Thiel 3.6's and am very happy with the combination. I upgraded from the 17 ls. The only reason I sold it was because a friend made me an offer I could not refuse and I got a good buy on the 16ls. The soundstage this combination throws is nothing short of astonishing. I have no experience with Dunlavy but understand they are very good so I would expect a similar result.
Any of the choices you mention are excellent, but if not CJ, I would then prefer the PASS over the Levinson. Levinson has always sonded rather sterile to me (IMO). I like a tube preamp with ss amp combination it seems to be the best of both worlds. The 17ls with pass x-250 would also make a great combo.
Good Luck
Chuck
Any of the choices you mention are excellent, but if not CJ, I would then prefer the PASS over the Levinson. Levinson has always sonded rather sterile to me (IMO). I like a tube preamp with ss amp combination it seems to be the best of both worlds. The 17ls with pass x-250 would also make a great combo.
Good Luck
Chuck