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Conrad Johnson Premier 14 vs. 17LS Pre-Amp

i'm considering upgrading my pre-amp (i've currently got the Conrad Johnson PV12). I was looking at the Premier 14 and 17LS and was curious as to the difference and what people thought was the better upgrade.

my other equipment includes:

Meridian 506 20
Thiel 6's
Conrad Johnson 2300
Linn Basik

thanks in advance for all feedback
dkonstruction

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kjg
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I concur with Welcher. The 17LS is somewhat livelier than the 14, but still has the same outstanding soundstage and presence. However, a number of folks have posted previously that they were able to achieve the same thing using NOS tubes in the 14's, and preferred their results to the stock 17. However, using the CJ prescribed tubes with both, I think the 17 is a far better preamp.
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