Rotel conrad-johnson

I have not had that combo, but with CJ gear its good to keep it the same they have very good synergy. Although a great combo is a really good solid state amp and a really good tube preamp you end up getting a lot of bloom in the top end. Becareful some tube preamps are sloppy on the bottom end. Sometimes you can correct that by changing the tubes but that doesnt have too much control but it helps good luck.

I ran a PV-10 with a CJ MF2100 solid state amplifier for a long time and it was just great. I got the idea for this combo because it was recommended in various publications at the time. Do not know how the PV-10 would work with a Rotel. There are quite of few used PV-10s available, so just buy one and if it's not to your liking you can probably sell it and get your money back. The MF2100 is rated 100 watts, but you could pick up a used MF2200 or MF2300 if you need more power. Since they are noew discontinued models, used prices are better. There are some new/demo/factory refurbished CJ amps with warranty at www.SpearitSound.com if you want better than used. I did try the combo with a PV-11 (which is similar to the PV-12) and found the sound a little dry/dull.

I own a PV12. Excellent pre-amp. Surround it with good electronics and you will be amazed. I feel that CJ really knows how to utilize tubes the best. Sounds best after being left on for a few days.

I ditto Argent. The PV-11 did sound a lot better after it was on for awhile. I did not like to leave it on, so it usually got up to speed by the time I was going to shut it off. My PV-10 sounded good cold and warm.