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CJ Premier 10 - still competitive?

I am back to tubes after 6 years of almost pure SS gear. I started buying a great pair of CJ Premier 8s which are sounding terrific with the rest of my system. Now I am facing an opportunity to get a Premier 10 preamp to replace my very nice sounding ML No. 26. I will greatly appreciate your feedback on what to expect if I move there.

Regards,

Fernando
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jeffreybehr
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I don't know how old your ML 26 is or just how good it sounds, but personally I'd look for something a little later, as the Premier 10's design is now 13 years old. For instance, the Pre14 is 3-1/2 years newer and has remote control, and the Pre16LS is only 6 years old.

Then again, if the Ten is inexpensive enough, you just might buy it and LISTEN!
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larryrosen
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The premier 10 is a fabulous pre-amp. It is simiular to the 17, save for the lack of a remote. The body is different, but the electronics are very similar. It is a great way to get into high end tube pre's at a very reasonable cost. Look on a A'gon and they show up for less than $1200, a very good price.
dopogue
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I'd pay the extra money for a Premier 14, currently running around $1500. But then I have one and would never go back to a non-remote preamp. Good luck.
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