Conrad-Johnson PV-14L S2 Tube Preamplifier
Conrad-Johnson has been chasing the idea of musical truth since the late ’70s, when two economists with more passion than pragmatism decided to build tube gear that actually sounded like music instead of hi-fi. The PV-14L S2 is a direct descendent of that obsession, with an upgraded line-stage preamp that wears its heritage proudly while flexing some modern refinements.
Inside, you’ll find Mullard 8080 (CV4058) tubes (British glass with a reputation for nuance and soul) backed by premium parts like Vishay resistors and beefy high-voltage caps. The result? A presentation that’s warm without being syrupy, transparent without getting clinical, and dynamically alive in a way only tubes seem to manage. Its zero-feedback design keeps the signal path pure, so what you hear is wide open: big stage, deep layers, the kind of clarity that makes a recording feel like a performance.
The PV-14L S2 is one of those pieces that reminds you why tubes still matter.
Note: Local Pickup in Portland Only
Use the live chat or click “Inquire Now” to learn more.
Return Policy
Return Policy
We offer a 3-day return window on all purchases. Returns made to a credit or debit card will incur a 5 percent processing fee. Shipping costs, both to and from, are the responsibility of the customer if applicable.
After the 3-day window and up to 3 weeks from the date of purchase, items may still be returned, subject to a 20 percent restocking fee.
For shipped orders, customers must notify us within 3 days of receiving the item to initiate a return. Once the item is received back in the same condition it was sent, we will issue a refund minus all shipping charges and a 5 percent credit card processing fee.
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Conrad-Johnson has been chasing the idea of musical truth since the late ’70s, when two economists with more passion than pragmatism decided to build tube gear that actually sounded like music instead of hi-fi. The PV-14L S2 is a direct descendent of that obsession, with an upgraded line-stage preamp that wears its heritage proudly while flexing some modern refinements.
Inside, you’ll find Mullard 8080 (CV4058) tubes (British glass with a reputation for nuance and soul) backed by premium parts like Vishay resistors and beefy high-voltage caps. The result? A presentation that’s warm without being syrupy, transparent without getting clinical, and dynamically alive in a way only tubes seem to manage. Its zero-feedback design keeps the signal path pure, so what you hear is wide open: big stage, deep layers, the kind of clarity that makes a recording feel like a performance.
The PV-14L S2 is one of those pieces that reminds you why tubes still matter.
Note: Local Pickup in Portland Only
Use the live chat or click “Inquire Now” to learn more.