Conrad-Johnson PV5 // Vintage Tube Preamplifier
SOLD , now part of a Private Collection
The Conrad-Johnson PV5 is a classic tube preamplifier from the golden age of high-end audio, and it still holds a special place in the hearts of tube aficionados. Introduced in the early 1980s, the PV5 helped solidify Conrad-Johnson’s reputation for creating musical, tube-driven masterpieces that emphasize warmth, emotional engagement, and a level of midrange richness that’s almost addictive. This preamp is a love letter to analog and is perfect for those who crave the liquid, immersive sound that only tubes can deliver.
The Conrad-Johnson PV5 is a classic tube preamplifier from the golden age of high-end audio, and it still holds a special place in the hearts of tube aficionados. Introduced in the early 1980s, the PV5 helped solidify Conrad-Johnson’s reputation for creating musical, tube-driven masterpieces that emphasize warmth, emotional engagement, and a level of midrange richness that’s almost addictive. This preamp is a love letter to analog and is perfect for those who crave the liquid, immersive sound that only tubes can deliver.
