I agree that you should check out a tubed preamp, you'll be amazed at the difference it makes. But I would also suggest you might give some thought to upgrading your source. The Music Hall player is a great budget player but the rest of you gear is of a quality level that it might really benefit from an upgraded source. There are many threads on digital so rather than make a recommendation I would suggest doing some research. Good luck!
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
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