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CJ Premier 17LS2 vs Premier 16LS2?

The 16LS2 has been discontinued and CJ has made some upgrades to the 17 and rechristened it as the Mk2. While it was clear that the 16LS2 was better than the 17LS, I wondered if anyone has experience with the new 17LS2 (up against the 16LS2). Comments?
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cjlundgren
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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.
reb1208
518 posts
 
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.
mchd1
93 posts
 
Does the LS16 series 2 still use the 6922 tubes as did the LS16?
goone
136 posts
 
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.
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