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c-j buffs: MV-55 vs. Premier 11a

Anyone auditioned (preferably owners) conrad-johnson's two recently discontinued stereo tubed amp offerings head-to-head in the same system? I am an MV-55 owner who is very happy with the sound (fed from my c-j PV-8 pre-amp, through Thiel CS2 2 floorstanding 3-ways via all-Cardas Cross), but may be needing more power soon, and am considering the Premier 11a. I know the Premier ought to be better in theory, but apparently some folks have demurred - true or not, and if so, why? Also, anybody tried rolling tube types on the 11a? All input from those with personal experience is much appreciated! Thanks, Alex
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Neither. Search out Premier 5s (monoblocks). IMHO, the best Premier-series amp they made. The last to use EL-34s unless you get the special edition Pr. 8xs (at $10k+/pair). the EL-34s sound a lot better than the 6550/KT88 stuff CJ uses in the later amps. Premier stuff is a class above their already good normal line. Premier 5s can be had from $1500-3500 or so, per pair.

-Ed
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