Should I get the Art Audio Jota

Hi Darkmoebius,
Right or wrong, I've always thought that the synergy between high end components was atleast as important as their respective quality. For the time being, I want to hold on to the 17LS and the Minis so I'm going to be more opened minded about a replacement amp, which I consider my single biggest opportunity. I'll welcome posts to the contrary.

Phaelon -

"Since I acquired the Modwright, there seems to be just a little too much of a fuzzy warm aura that I'm attributing to the Premier 11a."

Tomryan -

"By the way, the CJ 17 and 11 are both a bit "fuzzy" sounding, kind of like looking outside through a window screen."

Ultimately, it's your ears and wallet who have to be final judge. But, good tube equipment has evolved a long way since the heyday of the 17LS and Premier 11a. Resolution/refinement/transparency being a few of the biggest areas. (musicality is open for debate)

Since you like the overall sound, except the fuzziness, have you considered comparing the 17LS & 11A to CJ's newer offerings? I'm sure they have come a long way.

That warm, slightly fuzzy sound has always been C.J.'s trademark. Was there in my first C.J. product from 1984 but I liked it then. First time music sounded inviting and warm. My girlfriend liked it, too. The last product I had was a 16LSII pre-amp which still had a similar sound. The Joule Electra LA150 that replaced it is much more open and naturally dynamic, to my ears.