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

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.
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
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.