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PV-10's were and are Magic....

They are not for everyone, but I had heard many speakers, and many amplifiers and many preamplifiers including Audio Research, Tandberg, Amber, etc. and cables before I came across a Conrad Johnson PV-10 / Sumo Amplifer / Martin Logan speaker combination and I realised just how much sheer pleasure could be had by listening to reproduced music.

While the PV-10 IS a budget product, despite the copious poly caps, sealed Alps volume control, and very high quality resistors used throughout. But in the world of tubes, I would honestly rather have a PV-10 than any Audio Research preamp. I think AR products are made with top notch parts, and incredible attention to detail. I just have never heard one that would make me give up a CJ preamp. So, I'm surprised that some one considers a PV-10 the "least of preamps". I think it's just a matter of personal taste. Probably not happy with the euphoric presentation. no problem. I pay for my audio equipment, so I make my ears happy. I hope everyone else does the same.



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