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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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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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drubin
3,265 posts
 
Hmmm...maybe that's why the 11a wasn't a keeper for me.
fjn04
1,561 posts
 
It would help to at least know your speaker and the sensitivity/ Impedance.... That being said, I am getting excellent results with a First Sound pres del 2 and VAC 220 Sig amps driving the Vandy 5a. There is a synergy between these 2 components in combo with the rest of my system.
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