I owned a 17LS2 from 2004 - 2009. Before that I had, in reverse order, a Pass Aleph P, 2 Bryston pre-amps and an Adcom pre-amp. I thought the 17LS2 was the best pre-amp I've ever owned.
When I had the 17LS2, I also used a CJ power amp. Yes, it still had the golden glow of CJ of yore, which is ultimately why I sold- wanted something a little more decisive. Moved to Rogue which compared to what I thought was excellent CJ gear, was a revelation with dynamics to spare. After 4 years of the Rogue, and a touch weary of worrying about tubes, I returned to solid state for the 1st time in nearly a decade
When I had the 17LS2, I also used a CJ power amp. Yes, it still had the golden glow of CJ of yore, which is ultimately why I sold- wanted something a little more decisive. Moved to Rogue which compared to what I thought was excellent CJ gear, was a revelation with dynamics to spare. After 4 years of the Rogue, and a touch weary of worrying about tubes, I returned to solid state for the 1st time in nearly a decade