I use a CJ Prem 11 on a pair of Avalon Ascendants, modified by Bill Thalman, and love it with a CJ Prem 14 pre-amp. However, I also bought a pair of Prem 12 monoblocks, which Bill is modifying as well. What I liked about the CJ gear over the VTL ST-150 (which I also have) is that they CJ gear is a little softer in the top, which is my preference in my room. I'm not saying the VTL is bright; it's just a bit more revealing.
Tube Amplifier for Avalon Arcus
A friend of mine has a pair of the Arcus, and I think they are very fine speakers. Their only ommission is the lowest octave - but they are very musical, image well, etc. He borrowed a pair of my VTL MB-450's (now for sale), and fell in love with that combination. However, the 450's are a tad on the expensive side for him, and he'd rather have a stereo amplifier anyhow. Any recommendations for him? He's been looking for a VTL ST-150, but they are just not coming up on market these days. His preamp is a VTL 2.5.
Thanks, Peter
Thanks, Peter
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