You can generally achieve that old, warm coloration by loading a preamp with NOS British valves, like from Mullard, Ediswan and Brimar(UK made/not rebranded).
Pre Amps which sound similar to "older" Conrad Johnson Tube Pre amps?
Hi,
Does anyone have any thoughts on which modern day pre-amps have a warm 3D characteristic similar to the older Conrad Johnson Pre-amps?
So far it seems that Cary, Jolida, VAC, Vincent could fall into this category, but I don't have any first-hand experience with any of the above.
Looking for musicality first and foremost, nothing overly analytical.
A good match for a Threshold feeding a pair of Maggies.
Does anyone have any thoughts on which modern day pre-amps have a warm 3D characteristic similar to the older Conrad Johnson Pre-amps?
So far it seems that Cary, Jolida, VAC, Vincent could fall into this category, but I don't have any first-hand experience with any of the above.
Looking for musicality first and foremost, nothing overly analytical.
A good match for a Threshold feeding a pair of Maggies.