Premier three vs Evolution 20

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Premier three vs Evolution 20

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Hello people,
can you tell me which one you prefer or what differences in sound please?
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Re: Premier three vs Evolution 20

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Are you looking at the SE and revised versions, or the first series of those units?

Keep in mind that those are pretty old units so they may be due for a recap, especially the Premier 3 as that is pushing 40 years.
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Re: Premier three vs Evolution 20

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I have One Evolution 20 SE
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Re: Premier three vs Evolution 20

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An impossible comparison, if you like listening to the turntable the CJ Premier Three is great, if you like listening to the EV20 line high level it will be your choice.
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Re: Premier three vs Evolution 20

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I've had both preamps. The Premier Three with a pair of Premier Fives and a Evolution 20se with a Evolution 2000 anx Premier One-b. The EVO 20se is better built has better parts a bigger powersupply and is a much better preamplifier than the Three which sounds euphonic if it's not broke.
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