ARC amplifier with Conrad Johnson Preamp

Hello guys

Finally I’m starting to rebuild my audio again.

I sold all my gear few years ago and just kept my ARC ref75se power.
now I’m looking for shelf speakers and preamp

I have found Conrad Johnson Premier 14 at a decent price ..

Have anyone here ever experienced ARC with CJ

its always the fight between the two I wonder how they do together ?

thank you!

honeybadgertube12-21-2023 9:58pm

welcher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 12-21-2023 at 11:25pm Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I have owned both the ARC ref75se and CJ Premier 14. The two brands work well together it gives you a ying and yang combination. Subsequent CJ pre-amps have better defined bass than the 14.
welcher Details Discussions Posts This discussion Message User 107 posts 12-22-2023 at 03:33am Copy Comment URL Report Comment Edit Delete I would second the Premier 17 recommended by @cellorover. But the newer the CJ preamp the less of the sweet tubey sound you will get. CJ preamps have relatively high gain (25 - 26DB with 14 to 20 volt output). You should double check to make sure they will work with your source/amp/speaker combination. I personally would not get the ARC ref3. If you do get the Prem 14 PM me.