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Pre-amps Conrad Johnson PV-10AL vs PV-12AL

I need help choosing between these two pre-amps Conrad Johnson PV-10AL (89-93, used $550) Vs PV-12AL (93-97, used $650). Please tell what are the strength and fault of each pre-amp. I’m planning to set-up a second 2 channels system in a small listening room and I would like to hear from someone who has compared and/or heard great review for them.
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Also, has anyone compared the Classe CP-45 to the McCormack TLC-1 pre-amps?
Again, many thanks
zekey37

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chuck
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I have owned both the PV-10AL as well as the PV-12L. Both are excellent units. The PV-10 is a little more polite. It sounds a little warmer and not as extended in the high frequencies. It also lacks the focus of the PV-12L. The PV-12 sounds more extended on both extremes and presents a more focused image. The PV-10 seems to have better depth and soundstage while the PV-12L seem to resolve inner detail much better and has more speed and transparency.

Hope this helps,

Johnny
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