I used a 17LS for a year with an Aleph 3 and was very impressed. I changed from a Graaf pre and the CJ was considerably better. The wide soundstage struck me first, but the sound in general was just great. I went integrated, but that was the best pre power I ever had. The mark 2 premier 17, from memory only came about because the company had to find a new source of caps. I can not comment on which was better, mine was a mark 1.
Opinions: PASS Aleph 5 with a CJ premier 17LS?
I've been using a PASS Aleph 5 with an upgraded, slightly modified Conrad Johnson PV8 through a pair of Von Schweikert VR2s and I've been very happy. Honestly I have no interest in replacing the amp, but I am thinking about upgrading the preamp. I would like to stick with CJ, but i have never heard some of their later preamps. Historically I believe the PV8 was their first zero feedback preamp so I guess, if that's correct, the 17LS is somewhat of a great-grandchild of a design. Any thoughts about this combination?
I listen to 60/40 CDs/LPs but my turntable is far better than my CD player (yeah thats on the list too).
I listen to 60/40 CDs/LPs but my turntable is far better than my CD player (yeah thats on the list too).