Conrad-Johnson Premier 350 discussion

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

That's wonderful, dpod4 (BTW, what is your real name?); you have a lot of us envious here. I'm sure Bill and Lew will like to hear of your review.

And sorry should have signed threads with my name (Darrin).

[joeinid]

Originally Posted by dpod4

Thx. From what I'm told you are in for the same treat with the ca200!!

Thanks Darrin,

I am excited, that's one reason why I snagged it before they disappear. I think the ET5 playing through the CA200 should be a fun combo.

[Puma Cat]

Thanks, Darrin!
No worries, this is just such a friendly place, most of us use our real names when addressing each other; it's more personal.

Cheers,
Stephen aka Puma Cat.

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Thanks, Darrin!
No worries, this is just such a friendly place, most of us use our real names when addressing each other; it's more personal.

Cheers,
Stephen aka Puma Cat.

It's a great resource and friendly community for sure. AA is now tied with Words for Friends as most used app on my iPhone and iPad!
Darrin

[Puma Cat]

Darrin,
You've got quite a system there; it's impressive. How do you like the Soundsmith Ebony Voice? I've always liked the Ebony Voice when I've heard it in Peter's rooms at audio shows; I prefer it to the Strain Gauge, the Susurro and the new "cactus needle" cartridge.

[Rafale]

Truly amazing Darrin....thanks for sharing

Originally Posted by Puma Cat

Darrin,
You've got quite a system there; it's impressive. How do you like the Soundsmith Ebony Voice? I've always liked the Ebony Voice when I've heard it in Peter's rooms at audio shows; I prefer it to the Strain Gauge, the Susurro and the new "cactus needle" cartridge.

Thanks, Stephen,
The Voice Ebony is very fast, detailed, open and airy. Throws a massive soundstage...biggest I've heard . I'm not sure I have the VTA dialed in and I'm not sure how much of what I am hearing is the triplanar and/or the modified empire table. I need to spend more time with it and compare to Innovation and Graham/Benz. I am thinking I wish I had stuck with just one table (ESP now since it has two arms). I grew up with an Empire 698 so the Atmasphere was an impulse purchase. Will likely sell it if anyone is interested here....a turnkey system with a new triplanar arm (mfgd in this past summer). I had a local audiophile friend over who's ears I trust a lot and encouraged me to keep it. Darrin

Update. Pr350 is becoming more awesome each day. Listened to sacd Rickie Lee Jones last night (Pirates, Woody and Dutch track). Best I have ever heard it bar none. Nothing between me and RLJ vocals. Heard details never noticed before. The CJ350 remained sweet but lifted all veils.

This is the album/track I remember listening to as a teenager with my maggies and modified hafler amp and empire ttable/grado setup. All the Maggie traits I remember and love but more detail sweetness dynamics and MUSIC. Front to back imaging depth is amazing. What amazes me is amount of detail and extension coupled with perfect sweetness. Not as holographic as VAC tubes tho....

[joeinid]

Sure, rub it in. Seriously you have great amp there. I am very happy you are enjoying it very much. Happy break in

[cmalak]

Originally Posted by joeinid

Sure, rub it in. Seriously you have great amp there. I am very happy you are enjoying it very much. Happy break in

Joe...that's not rubbing it in. When Darrin lets you know how the Pr350 is beating the pants off the 911mk3 he auditioned just recently, that's when he'll be rubbing it in