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Question for First Sound Owners

I currently have a first sound deluxe mkII. I'm thinking of replacing my Jadis DA-8 amp. I recently tried a conrad johnson amp and they did not match. The sound was congested and lifeless. I have heard the CJ amp sounding good so I guess this is more of a matching issue. In this regard, i'd like to know what amps you guys are using so i can avoid purchasing something that will not match the FS. TIA.
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slipknot1
1,423 posts
 
I had the opportunity to listen for an afternoon to the First Sound MKII paired with a Berning ZH270 driving Merlins, all Cardas cables. Source was a Cary CD player with a full set of Modwright mods.

The First Sound/Berning/Merlin combination was glorious...
truman
167 posts
 
Open up your Pre and check to see that the 0S2 tubes are good - as the Pre will work with just the 6922's- but just not sound near as good.
Truman/Atlanta
..By the way, I do have one listed for a great price. Do a search/First Presence.
bemopti123
303 posts
 
Find some dealers and make an appointment to have an audition with them. Take your preamp and see what goes and what does not. That is the only way you can find synergy.

Slipknot, I have heard from many people who have had the same FS combo, with a Berning. They said the same, that the sound was outstanding.
avguygeorge
2,300 posts
 
Got a FS with CJ8xs Good match imo.
eps OP
50 posts
 
I've tried my FS with Jadis and Hurricanes and they worked quite well. Although it didn't do well with the CJ 11A, suprisingly different results with Drubin.

I always check that the tubes are working properly. Also, i make sure that polarities are reversed.

Thanks for all your inputs.

Cheers.
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