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My local dealer has a great deal on a demo piece. I have it in my system now for a couple of days. My first impression is "Holy Cow" this thing can really sing with a capital S. I have it running into a Van Alstine OmegaStar 440EX solid state amp, AAD 2001 monitors, HK DVD22 for my source (for now) The HT bypass is a real plus with this unit, comes w/ remote also which I really like. You can go from 2 channel to HT on the fly. The CJ just sounds sweet in lack of a better description. I can also try a Consonance Cyber 222 tube preamp from the same dealer. Anybody here heard the CJ or Consonance pieces & there thoughts. I did try a NuForce P-8 preamp. Let's not go there!!!! Very unpleasant experience. Any other preamp suggestions you guys have would be appreciated.
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Depending on the $$ for the CJ (it's a great piece in it's own rite). I am presently using an ARC LS-26 which has begun to put more LS-25mkII and REF 2 on the used market($2000 -4500), ie .. AUDIOGON. Also for the $$ spent the ARC SP-16L can be had used for $1100-1300 in mint shape, it too is a great piece for the money.
Audio research has been around quite some time and overall a well respected name in the audio community.Dave
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I bought the ModWright stereo tube pre amp for my system (integrated with a 1068/1095 and B&W 804s). It has the pass thru feature and can be had delivered for $2,200. I'm VERY pleased with mine.BluespowerComment
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