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VTL 5.5 VS CJ Premier 17

I have CJ electronics in my system comprising a PV-14 LS2 preamp and a 2500A power amp. I recently tried a VTL TL 5.5 preamp and thought it provided a lot more dynamics, more precise soundstage and air around the instruments. Although the highs of the VTL were a little more extended than my PV-14, I thought both had similar signatures with a sweet overall presentation.Which I like.

I haven't tried a Premier 17 ls or even a CT6 in my system and live away from CJ dealers. The VTL 5.5 has a lower MSRP than both upgrades I could make with CJ. Should I grab the VTL without looking back or should I go for a Premier 17 or CT6 and grab one without giving it a listen ?
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FWIW ... I heard some cj systems not long ago... the 14 preamp, the 17, and one of the ct's... the $7k one, and the preamps were on various cj TUBE amps… the CT was on the new 170 wpc tube amp from CJ.

If neutral is the goal, these newer tube units from CJ sure offer that. If I hadn’t seen these were tubed units I’d have said it was all solid state gear from the sound I heard. Given that I’d opt for SS, this was at a dealership too, BTW. I wasn’t impressed…. Apart from the fact the 170 wpc CJ amp was driving some Quaad looking black speakers … from Australia I think.
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