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by Bill Stevenson
Fri Dec 08, 2023 4:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
Replies: 6
Views: 7653

Re: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3

That is right RJ, you have a good memory. I don't care for dipoles. Haven't since the KLH9 came out, now I'm dating myself. I sold a lot of maggies back in the day. Had a good customer who slept with his Quads, I swear. Me I like direct radiators. These Sonys are quite lovely. They have responded we...
by Bill Stevenson
Thu Dec 07, 2023 12:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
Topic: ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3
Replies: 6
Views: 7653

ART phono stage compared to TEA1 series 3

I have several hundred hours of time comparing the new ART phono stage with the TEA1 series 3 and figured there might be interest here in my impressions. First a disclaimer: I am not a professional reviewer. Related equipment: C-J ART88, C-J ART 27A, VPI HW-40 w/SoundSmith Experion, Technics SL-1200...
by Bill Stevenson
Fri Dec 04, 2020 1:12 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: GAT serie 2 vs. ART series 2
Replies: 12
Views: 1600

Re: GAT serie 2 vs. ART series 2

My two cents: The GAT2! It is noticeably quieter. It is absolutely neutral. The ART is warmer, some people like that, but for me the GAT2 takes the best to the next level.
by Bill Stevenson
Wed Nov 18, 2020 3:08 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: GAT2 replacement tubes? Call CJ or what do you recommend?
Replies: 7
Views: 1033

Re: GAT2 replacement tubes? Call CJ or what do you recommend?

I just took a look at my stash to re-verify that Jeff sold me Philips PCC-88s for both my GAT2 and my ART150, but he rubber banded the two for the GAT2 together and marked them and told me not to mix them up with the three otherwise identical ones he banded together for the ART150. He tests every tu...
by Bill Stevenson
Sat Oct 03, 2020 1:51 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2199

Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?

Sold my last motorcycle 2 years ago, no guitars though, with me it is drums and pianos, getting down the finals on those too. But the audio is only changing focus. We are selling one of three houses and the audio equipment in it is going to be donated or sold or liquidated one way or the other.
by Bill Stevenson
Thu Oct 01, 2020 1:58 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2199

Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?

There is no question that you and I seem to be on parallel tracks when it comes to our hobby.
by Bill Stevenson
Wed Sep 30, 2020 1:34 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2199

Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?

Both Jeff and Steve have to make a living. You can't trust them. Listen to me on this. I trusted them and look where it got me. Presently in Nirvana, that is where. In all seriousness, these guys are the best and would not steer anybody astray.
by Bill Stevenson
Tue Sep 29, 2020 12:03 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?
Replies: 17
Views: 2199

Re: Any current forum members with ART300 amps ?

I have an ART150, which replaced an ARTsa. Speakers are Sony SS-AR2, which for those that don't know is a direct radiator free standing cone speaker of moderate size, 3-way. It is rated at 89 db sensitivity, and is nominally 4 ohms. A pair retails for $20,000 here in the USA. They are very highly ra...
by Bill Stevenson
Wed Aug 26, 2020 12:51 pm
Forum: Preamps
Topic: CJ phono stages
Replies: 5
Views: 1545

Re: CJ phono stages

FYI, I do not still have my TEA2MAX HG, but agree with everything AJ has written about it here.

Bill
by Bill Stevenson
Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:37 pm
Forum: Amplifiers
Topic: Speakers for CAV 45 S2
Replies: 29
Views: 4656

Re: Speakers for CAV 45 S2

Ok, I am going to divert you away from planar speakers, simply because I don't like the things. Harbeths are a very good option. Another would be Tannoy, always musical and easy to live with. And a third might be some of the new style JBLs, don't laugh their new speakers sound very good. Any of thes...
by Bill Stevenson
Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:26 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Philips E188CC
Replies: 14
Views: 1409

Re: Philips E188CC

Oh, I forgot to mention, the new Russian tubes generally last a lot longer than NOS Philips too. Another one I have tried both in my ET5 and in my Gat2 that didn't last very long was the new Gold Lions. They sound good for a short while then get real noisy real quick. I have not had any trouble with...
by Bill Stevenson
Fri Aug 14, 2020 2:20 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Philips E188CC
Replies: 14
Views: 1409

Re: Philips E188CC

This is just my opinion AJ, you might query Jeff on this for his thoughts as well, but I would be stunned and amazed if you haven't got the better tube installed now. To be clear, the EH 6922 would be my pick as the better tube. Let me know how it goes and congrats on your new preamp.

Bill
by Bill Stevenson
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:57 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Replies: 53
Views: 6303

Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?

Kirmuss claims that ultrasonic cleaning can damage vinyl records. If you are interested in learning more visit his website or look at some of the stuff on Youtube about him and his products. From all accounts using his system and following his methods works. It is also time consuming. Take a look at...
by Bill Stevenson
Wed Aug 12, 2020 1:53 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Replies: 53
Views: 6303

Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?

Kirmuss claims that ultrasonic cleaning can damage vinyl records. If you are interested in learning more visit his website or look at some of the stuff on Youtube about him and his products. From all accounts using his system and following his methods works. It is also time consuming. Take a look at...
by Bill Stevenson
Tue Aug 11, 2020 2:32 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Replies: 53
Views: 6303

Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?

On our first date I took my future wife, Bonnie, to Lennie's On The Turnpike in Peabody, Massachusetts to hear Jimmy Smith. For that date on guitar was Kenny Burrell, and on drums Donald Bailey. This was in early May 1968. We were married one year later. Despite the fact that Bonnie would rather lis...
by Bill Stevenson
Sun Aug 09, 2020 3:20 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Kirmuss vs the rest?
Replies: 53
Views: 6303

Re: Kirmuss vs the rest?

I have wondered the same thing AJ. Been using a VPI HW-17 for over 30 years and although it works quite well and is easy to use, there are records that have proven to be impossible to get completely free of the rice krispies. A recent credible white paper caught my eye here is the link: https://thev...
by Bill Stevenson
Tue Jul 28, 2020 2:36 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: Consolidated Audio SUT
Replies: 1
Views: 660

Consolidated Audio SUT

In the August 2020 issue of Stereophile, Mikey Fremer reviews the Consolidated Audio SUT. This is a very special SUT. Although made in Germany, it uses a proprietary Nano Crystalline core material from Japan that is far more sophisticated that the typical iron core. The transformer can be wound with...
by Bill Stevenson
Sun Jul 19, 2020 11:53 am
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
Replies: 19
Views: 1745

Re: Sonographe SA120

Perhaps it is OK to relate this story now. Bob Carver was trying to build his first high power amp, at night in his home. He was making a living as a TV repairman. Recent University of Washington grad, struggling genius. He brought his prototype amp to the McIntosh Clinic at Gram-o-fon in Lake Park,...
by Bill Stevenson
Sat Jul 18, 2020 4:53 pm
Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
Topic: McIntosh Disscussion - Split from "Sonographe SA120"
Replies: 19
Views: 1745

Re: Sonographe SA120

[quote=AnotherJohnson post_id=10784 time=1595016104 user_id=the 225 and 240 were sweeter and easier to listen to. ..... [/quote] AJ, McIntosh's Gordon Gow came out to Seattle in the early days of the MC250. He told us that the goal was for it to sound like the MC240 and have the power of the MC275. ...