No they don't sound the same. I like AR sound much better than CJ. I would like and old HK Citation even better!
Do all 6550 based tube amps sound the same?
I am looking to add a tube amp to my system. Both of the amps I am interested in, Conrad Johnson Premier 12 and Audio Research VT100 MK 11 or 111 use the 6550 output tube. In your experience do they all (6550 tubes) share a similar sonic signature? Thanks for your help.