sound of new CJ vs AR tube preamps?

Is sound of Conrad Johnson preamps like 17LS more neutral or warm sounding compared to Audio Research preamps like LS/SP 14,15, 16?

samuellaudio03-11-2006 5:54am

pbb Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 1,140 posts 03-12-2006 at 01:37pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete "warm sounding"? If you can't stand a degree of accuracy and think it is too solid state, leave ARC aside.
cmach Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 193 posts 03-12-2006 at 08:30pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I can't comment on the Audio Research stuff but the 17LS does have a warmer sound. Its a bit rolled off on the top and bottom but does have nice midrange. I would say the 17LS strives to more musical than accurate. Cmach
samuellaudio OP Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 91 posts 03-14-2006 at 05:03am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete thanks. this corresponds to my impressions of Conrad Johnson solid state preamp.