CJ Premier 14 vs. 16LS..etc.

Thanks for the thoughts so far. I used to own the ART as part of a very good system...Maggie 20..etc., but then came the divorce...and many things were sold off.

I am rebuilding a decent used system and the 14, 17 and 16 are all in my price range used...hence the interest in opinions on these models.

I own the 16LS2 and I`m still Very Happy with it.

I used to have the 17LS and replaced it with the 16LS Series 2. While the 17LS was good, the 16LS Series 2 was a giant step forward. I have my 16 running with a pair of premier 12's and the combination is great.

One comment on CYTOCYCLE's experience with c-j service - this must be an isolated incidence. I have been a c-j customer since the beginning (having bought the original c-j preamp and MV-75 amp) and have had nothing but EXCELLENT SERVICE AND RESPONSE from them. I have used their service department several times for equipment upgrades and one or two product problems, but in all cases, the issues were dealt with in a professional and timely manner. AND at reasonable cost! In one case I sent my amplifier back to them for a precieved (on my part) problem when the only thing wrong with the amp was a blown fuse. The service technican called me AT HOME to discuss the issue. Now, that's service. And I was only charged for return shipping. I can't recommend them highly enough. C-J is a great company and they treat their customers right!!!

As per CJ, their Premier 17LS2 is better than their CJ
Prempier 16. At this level of the game, I am not sure
you get giant steps forward. For reference, please refer
to Martin Colloms original review of the Premier 17, in
which he reported that in many instances his ART was
indistinguishable from the Premier 17.

As per CJ, the Premier 17LS2 contains teflon capcacitors,
that the original ART, or Premier 16 did not have, and
CJ attributes a marked improvement from the use of these
capacitors.

Thanks

Pinkus...how about the 16LS-2 and the ART-2...did they go to the Teflon caps?