there is a guy on here, fabuechner was selling a conrad Johnson ls 18 for a good price. that way you can still retain that cj sound......
Need recommendations for a new pre-amp (SS) to possibly replace my Conrad Johnson
I have Conrad Johnson PV-14L SE pre-amp/ line stage issued in 2004. I am considering possibly replacing it with something better, that is, improved imaging, sound staging and overall greater resolution
I recently acquired a P.S. Audio Stellar S-300.amp which is very good, but I need to listen to it more, ( it can sound a bit edgy) I almost bought the Schmit Vidar amp, but like that S-300 has more power
Nor necessarily dissatisfied with the C.J. pre-amp, but want explore what is out there that is newer and possibly. better sounding.. N.B. Do not want a cuckoo clock pre-amp decked out with streaming or Bluetooth processors or a built-in DAC.
Must have a very good remote with smooth volume control, and possibly balance control.
Will buy used to stretch my dollars
Thank you,
sunnyjim
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