I couldn't resist!! - I bought the Conrad Johson LV14L preamp

pearsall001
pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
edited June 2006 in 2 Channel Audio
Well I did it. The CJ unit has found a new home. The deal from my dealer was just too good to pass up. It really wasn't that hard of a decision, especially since having the pre on demo loan for nearly a week. I was simply floored by how musical this piece is. Everything just took on a whole new dimension musically. I know I will be satisfied for quite some time now. My next move will be a CD player or maybe a DAC. What do you guys suggest? Budget around $1200. Thanks
"2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • haimoc
    haimoc Posts: 1,031
    edited June 2006
    Congratulation for your new preamp. With your budget, I would recommend the Arcam FMJ 33 cd player (from Audiogon).
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  • audiobliss
    audiobliss Posts: 12,518
    edited June 2006
    Congrats!
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  • tonyb
    tonyb Posts: 32,962
    edited June 2006
    Your still a dog,man.Very envious,congrats.Tell me more on the sound.
    CJ stuff is awesome,costly,but awesome!:)
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  • pearsall001
    pearsall001 Posts: 5,068
    edited June 2006
    Tony, I remember how excited you were when you got your Butler amp, an outstanding piece by the way. Well I feel the same way now that I have the CJ preamp. All music now creates a whole new listening experience. Everything sounds more live as if you're there in the first row. I really thought my NAD T773 receiver did a great job w/ 2 channel music but the CJ is just in a whole other league. For a do all receiver I can't complain at all but once you start to experience separates is when you really start to understand what listening to music is all about. The sheer dynamics, clarity, soundstage, the glorious bass which I knew my speakers were capable of but they never really had a chance to show, well they sure are kicking it out now, tight & powerfull & the list goes on & on are now what I am experiencing on a whole new level of precision & enjoyment. And all of this is happening using a HK DVD/22 as my CD source. My next demo piece from my dealer will be a Consonance CD-120 player. It's gotten great reviews & I know I can get a great deal on it also. It really does pay to build a relationship with a dealer that you like & he really understands your needs & wants while keeping within your budget. You'd be surprised a lot of gear that you thought you could never afford come within your grasp because of that relationship.
    Phil
    "2 Channel & 11.2 HT "Two Channel:Magnepan LRSSchiit Audio Freya S - SS preConsonance Ref 50 - Tube preParasound HALO A21+ 2 channel ampBluesound NODE 2i streameriFi NEO iDSD DAC Oppo BDP-93KEF KC62 sub Home Theater:Full blown 11.2 set up.
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  • Midnite Mick
    Midnite Mick Posts: 1,591
    edited June 2006
    Phil I have been looking for that preamp on the Conrad Johnson site and for some reason I can't find it.

    Mike
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  • F1nut
    F1nut Posts: 50,552
    edited June 2006
    I'm sure he meant PV14L.
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  • reeltrouble1
    reeltrouble1 Posts: 9,312
    edited June 2006
    An excellent Redbook player under your 1200 budget is the Jolida, check it out, they have some magic of their own.

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  • steveinaz
    steveinaz Posts: 19,538
    edited June 2006
    pearsall001 wrote:
    My next move will be a CD player or maybe a DAC. What do you guys suggest? Budget around $1200. Thanks

    Having an external DAC will lend more flexibility, on the other hand, standalone players are less expensive...it's a choice.
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