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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sunnyjim

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Thank you to those members  who responded  so far

 

To Erik Squires The PV14LS  SE  is the upgraded model which I purchased.  The upgrades by the previous owner cost, at the time, about $500-$600.

BTW, I just purchased a used P.S.Audio Stellar S300 amp to use with the C.J. pre-amp.  It has great dynamics and slam, but so far I am disappointed with imaging and soundstage.  I don't know how many hours is on the amp. It was purchased from Music Direct via an Audiogon sale ad 

I previously posted two threads on AG asking about Schiit Vidar amp, but received no replies. The second thread asked about the Nuprime ST-10 and the Channel Island C100 amp and also the CS200C ( which I would have preferred)), but received no feedback  Choices were based on size and performance. I'll have to wait to see if I warm to the Stellar 300S


Thanks,

S.J. 


  To  :jackd:  

Thank you for the reply; I seriously considered the NuPrime ST-10 and actually put a "wanted" ad on U.S.Audio Mart, but received no replies  I also checked Audiogon almost every day for one...No dice. So after months with music, I decided to buy the S-300. 

I may inquire with .on-line dealers about a trade-in toward  an ST-10.  To its credit,, the S-300 has great dynamics and tight  bass; but, the sound gets less somewhat tangled with less resolution, and as I said before, becomes edgy   Fortunately, I got a good deal on the S-300 which though used looks mint. 


S.J.