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Bryston and Conrad Johnson

I finally decided I like the sound and depth of the very powerful Bryston 14BSST. Not looking to start a power debate here but the extra watts seems to add depth and sound stage at low listening levels. I am thinking of putting a CJ 17LS in front of it for my 2 channel listening pleasure. I have not yet decided on a processor. I will be driving a pair of Legacy Focus speakers and feel the tube pre will really make the speakers sound sweet. Comments and opinions??? Thanks and happy listening.
dave1117
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czbbcl
1,699 posts
 
Conrad Johnson makes some of the finest pre-amps in the business and are capable of bringing out the best in any amplifier. I would think the combination would be very good but I have no direct experience with Bryston. I run a CJ Premier 16ls II tubed preamp into a CJ MF2500A ss power amp and I find the combination extremely clean / detailed and accurate with a very deep soundstage.

Chuck
tabu
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bryston amps have both single and balance input
and it is a very good match cj and bryston,i have a 4b and a pv-11
vikvilkhu
154 posts
 
Sounds pretty nice, let us know how it works out! I suspect though that the bass may be a bit overpowering I hope you have a large room!
dave1117 OP
29 posts
 
room size is 22 x 24 with cathedral cieling peeling at 12 feet. Bass shouldn't be a problem. However...until it is all in one room you never know.
lugnut
1,190 posts
 
You can never have too much power.
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