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Upgrade to new Conrad Johnson Premier 140 ?

I read the "Soundstage" review but I would like opinions on the CJ Premier 140 from you guys. Being an 11a owner I would like to know if is a worthwhile upgrade. The Soundstage review mentions a more forward soundstage and I would especially like details on this. My speakers are AP Virgos.
joekras
magnol
2 posts
 
I DID THIS - COMPLETELY DIFFERENT SOUND, MUCH MORE FORWARD - AND I'M NOT COMFORTABLE WITH THE HIGHS - I REALLY ENJOYED THE 11A, THIS SOUNDS MORE LIKE I'M BACK WITH TRANSISTORS. THE BASS ,SPEED, RESOLVING POWER AND OVERALL SCALE IS TREMENDOUS THOUGH - I THINK IT'S MORE FOR ROCK LOVERS THAN FEMALE VOCAL, SIMPLE STUFF - MAKE SURE YOU AUDITION-I DIDN'T!!!
bigpowerballs
34 posts
 
While waiting for thenew PR 140 I had ordered,I borrowed a Premier 11A from the dealer. In retrospect, I liked the 11A much better! The vocals were much more clear. For some reason, the PR140 DOES sound a lot like transistors. Maybe it's the negative feedback built into it?
It does sound more "forward" than any other CJ amp I've heard, but I like that quality. I'm thinking about getting something from VAC instead.

-Steve
m_habib_20036734
7 posts
 
The 12s make for a much better step forward. The 11a is a great amp. The 12s are just a bit more... Enjoy !
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