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    CROWN PSL-2 (Straight Line Two)

    I often hear this Pre on a local pair of L5's and am always blown away by the transparency. From what I understand this is basically a "CD Era" version of the classic SL-2.

    Id love to hear some opinions on it and how good you guys think it is.

    After Hearing a $12,000 flagship preamp, I cannot help but think thats OVER THE TOP! And the difference in sound was character not clarity

    Im in the process of acquiring a pair of L7's and want a really clean pre-amp. I listen to Jazz, Rock and Hip Hop.

    Is it me or is this kit really THAT GOOD???

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    I had one along with the older IC150, not a bad unit. I sold both of mine, still have three of the PS200's in boxes that were part of that system. Good clean gear.
    Well why not it's just one more pair...
    4340's and 250ti's what an odd pair...

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    I have a Straight Line 2, and a Crown IC150. The Straight Line 2 is dead clean, and yes, it is that good.

    Additionally, I like the line of Crown amps from this time as well. The Power Line series, basically Crowns attempt at the consumer market, but good sounding, nonetheless.

    Out of curiosity, could you describe the differences between the Crowns sound and the $12,000 preamp?
    scottyj

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    LOL

    I used to hang out at a very high end HiFi shop locally. They were running a Classe CP-700 on B&W 800D and Bryston 4BSST2. WOW was it nice and punchy and clean. So was the Crown. To be frank the crown had less sonic signature. The Classe is FINE unit and probably has its place. To be fair I head the Classe on Bowers and Wilkins and the Crown on JBL.

    For me id only use the Crown, I personally like a mastering studio sound. The Classe just feels TO REFINED to etched and sinister. Its not flat, and its doing a lot to the sound although pleasant and beats the hell out of Rotel.

    This is one piece of vintage kit im willing to shell 4-500 for!

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    I HEAR THAT!

    I'm a Crown man, myself,
    scottyj

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    I have a SL-2 and like it very much. Also have a IC-150 and although pretty good it's not as transparent as the SL.

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