CJ Preamp Teflon Recap

Hi,

adding Teflon caps or any other cap will not make your preamp more marketable, any mod or upgrade is for your ears only. If not satisfied with its sound sell it and go for a new one (or used). Your preamp has a lot of caps and is risky just to add Teflons becuase they are good. Define first what you want to change in the sound of this preamp and how to get it. If you like the current character but want more of it search for caps with same sonic signature but better, same applies for its electrolytics, resistors, diodes, etc. 

The following blurb (on A’Gon) is by someone who owns/owned the 16LS II (II = wire upgrade).

Anyway, they compare the 16LS II to the GAT and also discuss/question the Teflon cap upgrade VS cost.

https://www.audiogon.com/listings/tube-conrad-johnson-premier-16ls-mk-2-2013-10-20-preamplifiers-926...

PS: Check out the poster's (seller) listed system, which is interesting.

DeKay

I would be inclined to repair power supply only and flip it and go with modern CJ

Hi
Contact Bill Thalman at www.musictechnology.com. He was a former tech at Conrad Johnson. I have used him several times in repairing tube amplification. He is knowledgable on the teflon caps and can give you an honest opinion. I have no financial interest in him or his company.
By the way, I used to own a CJ Premier 16. It's a great preamp.
John

Upgrade yes!!