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c-j prem 140

pulled trigger on new c-j 140.suggestions on preamps,ss or tube? have adcom gfp-750 now,with marantz sa-1 and aerial 10ts.also looking into mods on adcom,can anyone help with contact info.tried a# for s.warren for over 2 wks,no answer.must have wrong #.any help is appreciated.just as an aside,went from marsh 400 s to this tube amp.what might i expect?thanks for comments.
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czbbcl
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I would suggest nothing less than a CJ Premier 17ls tubed pre-amp. Your adcom is far below your amp and cd player and is without a doubt the weakest link in your system. I would not even consider modding it.
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weiserb
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Get a top CJ ,or ARC Depending on your musical style the CJ will be lush like the amp but the ARC is a little more detailed . depending on your preference an audio research Ref one is a steal used at under $ 3800.00
eldragon
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Why not Adcom in passive mode? Shouldn't passive mode be 'without' the sonic character, therefore you would be listening only your amp? I am curious myself as i am shopping for the new pre-amp and Adcom is on my list.
irishdog
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Any thoughts as to how the Premier 11a stands up against the 140? Is the 140 just more powerful, or is there a significant sonic improvement?
rec
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I have heard the Conrad Johnson 16LS Series 2 preamp with the 140 amp and it was an excellent combo with exceptional detail at both frequency extremes and a full rich midrange. I have the CJ 16LS 2 myself and looking at a possible amp change to the 140 next year.
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