CJ Premier 17LS2 vs Premier 16LS2?

Also remember the 16ls used 6 6922, and the new 17ls mkII used 4 6h30 super tubes, the characteristic of the 6h30 is very dry and analytical and not as much smooth and lush as the 6922.

I strongly agree with Markxiii and Czbbcl above - I upgraded from the original 17LS to the 16LS Series 2 and the difference was not subtle - the 16LS S2 is a MUCH better preamp all around - MUCH better build quality, better resolution and soundstaging, etc. Go for the 16LS S2 - it's the preamp that I'm keeping for the long term.

Wow- the "virus" has spread now to CJ.

6H30 tube in a CJ product- just incredible.

What a cold sounding piece of crap that tube is.

Does the LS16 series 2 still use the 6922 tubes as did the LS16?

Mchd1
Yes the LS16 Series 2 still use 6 6922.
Reb1208,
I like that comment from you virus spread. I guess I will be keeping my 16ls mkII for awhile.