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Upgrade from CJ Premier 18ls

My question is this. What differences could I expect by changing out my preamp? The CJ is open and airy, the bass is very substantial. Imaging is very good and the midrange sweet and lush.

I would like a deeper, wider sounstage with out losing any of the qualities I currently enjoy. I also do not like having to go through an adapter between the two components.

Would I be better off with a Krell preamp? perhaps the kct or krc-hr?

My current equipment is

Krell fpb300cx amp
CJ Premier 18ls with signal magic power cord
Musichall cd25 with level 2 mods from underwood hi fi with signal magic power cord
jean Marie Reynaud Offrande speakers
AZ silver reference 2 from CD to pre
AZ Matrix reference 2 from pre to amp using cardas rca to xlr adapter
AZ Satori shotgun speaker cables

I listen to mostly jazz, and blues.

I would also like to thank everyone for the advice on Acoustic Zen cables a few months back...the improvement from Audioquest was noting short of amazing!

Thanks for any help
leatherneck1812

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cmach
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I agree with Czbbcl. A used 17LS, 17LS2 or a 16LS
would give you everything your looking for and then some.
I had my 17LS for a couple of year before switching to
the CJ CT5 and enjoyed it a lot. I do recommend replacing
the stock tubes though. Good luck.

Cmach
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