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C-J PREMIER 17 LS SERIE 2 VS 16 LS SERIE 2
IMO, the 16ls is a much better (sounding) preamp than the 17ls. If you want sweetness and prefer the "warm side of netural," find a 16ls Series 1; you will likely prefer it to the Series 2. 
Best headphone amp for new Senn 650's
The best? If you like tubes, then the best is a Cary 300sei (a lot of bucks!). Now, this is true for me; to my ears. Next best? Earmax Pro.The Grace sounds fine but it is definitely solid state. The internal dac is not a very good one (sound-wise)...