Conrad Johnson PV10AL or PV10BL Preamp?

Hi,

If you can stretch your budget look for a used Premier 17LS or 17LS S2. 10AL/10BL is entry level audio and the 17LS a true high end musical pre-amp!

Good Luck!

I think they dropped the balance control on the BL.
Go to the C-J website and click on "classic products"
for info.

Also consider a Premier 14, their first tubed preamp with a remote control. Worth searching and waiting for, I understand.
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I had a PV 10A. It was a my first tube pre-amp.
Did some tube rolling and had a lot of fun with it.
It does have a classic tube sound. Rolled off top,
bottom end is a little soft and lush mid-range.

My understanding is that the PV-10B is the upgraded
version of the PV-10A. Never heard one though. I agree
with Kw6 that the 17LS would be a huge upgrade from
either of the PV-10 units.

Cmach

I had a PV10BL up until recently and I really liked it. It has the Conrad-Johnson type sound but I loved it. I did have to play with cables a bit before I got the top end I was looking for. It's warm and sweet but all in the best way.

Thanx,
Russ