replace c-j prem16 mk2.

I replaced a C-J LS16 MKII with a Placette Passive Linestage and got better openess and transparency. I was able to listen to music at lower volumes with better musical involvement.

Tomryan

How would you compare the bass of the CJ 16LS to the Placette? Did the sound brighten up overall?

Thanks, -Ryan

I too have a placette passive. For me I got better bass.---Unbelievable; little crappy / cheap looking sucker. How it does what it does--and gives me remote control--I don't have a clue.

The bass was excellent with both but maybe a bit more defined with the Placette. The sound did not brighten up so much as clean up as if I was looking out of a screen door and then replaced the screen with clean glass. I couldn't get the C-J to do proper dynamics and couldn't get past a slightly veiled sound that never allowed me to relax or excite into the music. I found myself always turning up the volume with the C-J just to get closer to the music.

I have to say I did love the remote volume control of the C-J but just had to use it too damn much. The Placette has a good remote but at 1/5 the cost it can't be as solid, etc. Both units' remotes were extremely precise, though. Also, I never did figure out how to read the Placette "volume lights".