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new CJ sound compared to old CJ sound

I am considering going back to a CJ linestage. Having owned the ART, the 16LS series 1 , and the premier 14 , I am familiar with the great dynamics, dimensionality, and that draw you in to the music quality those units had while in front of my old premier 8a amps. I was wondering if any of you have had any experience w/ the CT-5 or ACT2, and how the new CJ house sound may compare w/ the previous units I have owned. It would not be much of a surprise to hear the newer models are quieter, more dynamic, and have greater detail, but do they still retain all the qualities of the older units while doing so?
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cmach
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I owned a CJ Premier 17LS for a couple of years before
replacing it with the CT-5. The 17LS had more of the
classic CJ sound. It was warm and forgiving. A bit
rolled off on the top and bottom but the midrange
was excellent. Although I liked the warm sound
of the the 17LS it does occasionally get in the way.

The CT-5 is much more resolving and has better
dynamics. I find I'm listening more to the music
and less to my pre-amp with the CT-5. It seems to
vanish into the music in a way that the 17LS simply
could not.

Cmach
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