Help with a preamp upgrade

Eben,

The CJ pv10al to a Krell kav 250p is not an upgrade. You really did not say what you liked about the sound of the CJ or maybe what you are looking to gain. The CJs have a warm musical sound but I always found them boring in the long run. The Herron is a good option as is the Fist Sound, Counterpoint SA-5, SA-5000, AL 3A and Blue Circle. You can retain some of the CJ sound with these but gain some clarity, details and speed IMO.

Happy Listening.

Thanks for all your responses. You've given me plenty to think about.

Eben.

Get a Coda Window Continuum II, III or IV.

Do a tube upgrade, not amp upgrade. IMHO

Hi Eben,

Coming from a c-j fan I would say the PV-10AL that you currently own is just a entry level h-fi piece. Music starts to happen when you get into the c-j 17LS2 pre (or higher up in the c-j line like ACT2). Keep your amp but think about getting a new cd player like the Linn Ikemi paired up to a pair of Spendor or Harbeth speakers in the future.

Good Luck!*>)