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| Pre-amp suggestions You should gain detail and air with a tubed pre-amp; at least that has been my experience.The ss amp should provide the bass punch / control you seek.The CJ PV-10 is a very good tubed pre for the money. That is where I started and ultimately ended... | |
| Conrad Johnson Premier 10 You can peruse their web site under classic products. I have heard good things about the evoulution 2000 and the Premier 5's. You may want to check them out or you can always call Knut at CJ for some recommendations. And as the above poster mentio... | |
| Conrad-Johnson PV10B vs. PV14L and MF 2250A I recently had my MF2500 upgrade to the "A" status and highly recommend it. More detail throughout the listening frequencies especially the midrange for $500 it is a worthwhile upgrade. If you are looking for specifics on the "A" upgrade you can c... | |
| C-J Premier 12's vs. ARC VT100 MKII--advice? I would think they would do very well with the rest of your components especially with vinyl. Yes, soundstaging is one of CJ's strong suites. I do not agree with Brulee about CJ being too coloured.I have always found CJ equipment to be extremely a... | |
| Your experience with Thiel 3.6 I love mine! The only thing I wish is that I had a pair of 7.2's. I am currently using Conrad Johnson electronics (16ls II tubed pre / MF2500A ss amp) with a Sony SCD-1 front end and audioquest cables. I was driving them with a CJ Premier 11a (70W... | |
| Entry level tube amp to try Conrad Johnson MV-60 or premier 11a depending on budget.Chuck | |
| SACD player for CD I bought a SCD-1 had the meridian about six months.Chuck | |
| Dedicated power lines-getting started I second discos suggestion. That is exactly what I used and could not be happier with the results.Chuck | |
| SACD player for CD The SCD-777es used although I think you will have to stretch to around $1400. It is very good on redbook as well as SACD. Forget the Meridian it simply is not as good on redbook as the Sony (SCD-77es) is and on SACD the Sony is in another league. ... | |
| Where is Conrad-Johnson heading? Rec,MatchstikmanThat is my understanding as well. It will also be available as a mono bloc design and will be capable of 280 watts. They will also have available a 350 watt 2 channel ss amp carrying the premier designation.Chuck | |
| What is/are your the most favourite composer s ? Bach, Mozart, Beethoven and for piano Chopin.Chuck | |
| Pass X 250 vs. Classe CA 301 The final decision I have heard both but own neither. I prefered the pas to the classe. However, as others have mentioned you should try and demo them in your system if possible. I believe there are probably a couple of dealers here on the gon that will let you have... | |
| Reference quality sacd discs I have a couple of classicals from fidelis that are outstanding. I also like the Hilary Hahn recordings from Sony and as mentioned Jacintha and Patricia Barber are great. Midori (Mozart) are also very good recordings as well.Chuck | |
| Levinson 390S vs. Levinson 37 + 360S I agree with Msa the Accuphase 75V is a great piece.Chuck | |
| Foolish I agree dedicated circuits are well worth the effort. I to was skeptical but just like you I am now a believer. Although my experience was not as dramatic as yours there was a noticeable improvement. I have not tried any of the cryo'd outlets that... |