I was thinking back to the times I auditioned the CS 2.4, 2.4SE, 2.7 and 3.7 models. Ultimately, I chose the 2.4SE. I must say that it was a close race between the 2.4SE and 2.7. To my ears, the 2.4SE won out based upon the facts of cabinet, cross-over, binding posts and included outriggers (necessary w/ the CS 1.6, 1.7 2.4 and 2.4SE).
The CS 2.7 offers the best in JT last designs. These are getting harder to find in the used/demo markets. It would be interesting to learn about the number of pairs built? I concur, the Ebony finish is special.
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