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CJ Preamp Teflon Recap

Hello,

Have a Conrad Johnson Premier 16LS preamp.  Power supply went out so I sent in for service.  Have the opportunity to get it Teflon Recapped while its there.  Looking for feedback on sound characteristics and does it make the preamp more marketable if I go to sell it.  One friend said it "updates" the 20 year old preamp so its more on par with mid range preamps offered from CJ today - obviously the newer preamp offer other advancements but at least its upgrading the old preamp.  

Thanks, Troy
troynoel
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dekay
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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
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tomic601
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I would be inclined to repair power supply only and flip it and go with modern CJ


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welcher
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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
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arcticdeth
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Upgrade yes!!

 
terry9
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I am usually keen on upgrading parts, but:
- teflon can be a little brittle to my ears, although RelCap is least so
- I prefer the sound of tin and styrene or copper and styrene.

That's with an all ESL system.
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