Conrad Johnson PV-10 vs. PV-11


Which one of these preamps is considered "better" for 2 channel use. I see they are similarily priced on the used market. Thanks.
deadmaxguns
Had a PV-11 and it is the only piece of equipment I am truly sorry to have sold, not to have moved on, but have sold.
Best I can give, not having heard the PV-10, is that the PV-10's come up here fairly regularly, the PV-11 by comparison is a rarity.
The PV11 is the better preamp and it cost almost twice as much as a PV10 new. New price for a PV10 was $995. New price for a PV11 was $1895. These preamps are about 20 years old now and may be due for service.
PV-11 is a much better preamp, as it should considering the disparity in price.
I've owned both of these preamps. I still have the PV10 but sold the PV11. The PV11 was an outstanding unit. The only reason that I sold it was due to an ongoing problem with static in the volume control knob. I had it worked on 3 times and decided to bail on it. I upgraded to The CJ CT6. As for the PV10, I still use it for my vinyl rig. It's hooked up to a Crown DCA 300II amp. The 11 is the better of the two but the PV10 is still a great sounding unit.