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- Wed Feb 28, 2024 2:36 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
Guys, Recently came to live here a Russian who used to work in the Genalex factory. He assured me that the tubes are NOS. The tubes are built not long ago. If the factories are still making them, who do they sell them to as I was under the impression that the sanctions limited the selling of Russia...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 9:57 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
That's awesome. Glad to hear the good customer service experience.
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 12:26 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
I'm starting to consider looking into other brands too. I own and love my CJ CAV45 S2 and Cayin el84 tube amps, but I kind of wanted to see if there are any solid state amps out there that I'd like enough to use during the working week and preserve my tubes for more focused listening time. As you c...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 11:41 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
He was going to spend $2100 on the amp and $1500 on the preamp, so the budget was $3600. But he also said it wasn’t firm. My suggestions have been based on that premise. He seems hellbent on tubes … Ok, thanks for clarify that, I think I may have missed the "total budget" and just went of...
- Tue Feb 27, 2024 7:09 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
This looks really good, but pricey https://www.usaudiomart.com/details/650077404-coda-csib-integrated-amplifier-v1/ So maybe we should ask about your budget again,... I thought you were trying to keep this not much above $1500? If your budget is 3 times that, there are definitely a lot more options...
- Mon Feb 26, 2024 6:06 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
admin, I own a Ragnarok 1.5. I moved it to my other location, but it's not that great to me. i'm been running my Cayin el84 tube amp as my workhorse 16 hours a day. so if i can find a ss amp that sounds good for a workhorse, i'd consider it, even if it exceeds my initial budget. problem is, i bet m...
- Sat Feb 24, 2024 7:16 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
If you are looking for a "work horse" that does "everything", solid state, that you can just run 8 hours a day every day and not worry, and with a budget of $1500,.... take a look at: https://www.schiit.com/products/ragnarok-1 You can get the version with a built in DAC if you pl...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:52 pm
- Forum: Member Presentation Thread
- Topic: Nuovo membro Mike PV2
- Replies: 1
- Views: 169
Re: Nuovo membro Mike PV2
Per google translate: Hello everyone, I recently inserted a Conrad Johnson Pv 2 preamp into my vintage chain consisting of Marantz CD 94 MK2, Ar Xa turntable, Finale Denon Poa 1500, Zingali Overtur 2s speakers. Strangely, the sound is a little flat in the mid range and the highs are a little harsh a...
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:48 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Another Unexpected Comparison
- Replies: 13
- Views: 333
Re: Another Unexpected Comparison
Wow, looking great!
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 5:41 pm
- Forum: Member Systems Gallery
- Topic: My CAV 45 S2
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21145
Re: My CAV 45 S2
Oh, I've tried that. No change (to my ears at least). I keep them in as they "look cool" and easier to dust/vacuum around the cables.
- Fri Feb 23, 2024 9:54 am
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
As others mentioned, $1300 is too much for a PV10. I think you could get a PV-12 for that price if you are looking at units from that era. PV-12's also come on the market more often in my experience. I owned one myself and it offers a lot of bang for your buck in my opinion.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:11 pm
- Forum: Non-CJ Products-Audio
- Topic: Another Unexpected Comparison
- Replies: 13
- Views: 333
Re: Another Unexpected Comparison
For $12k retail you get a 300 Wpc amp with nearly 3dB of headroom, a preamp with 17 inputs, an 8 band equalizer that can be removed from the audio path, an adjustable MM phono, an adjustable MC phono, a DAC module that can be replaced with upgrades when upgrades are developed. You can drive a secon...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 6:02 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: CJ Classic 2se preamp not good with CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 11
- Views: 369
Re: CJ Classic 2se preamp not good with CJ 2275SE amp?
I did a tube replacement for my PV14 last summer. Bought them from thetubestore.com and were very reasonably priced at $20 a tube.
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:57 pm
- Forum: Member Presentation Thread
- Topic: Member in Cary, NC
- Replies: 3
- Views: 155
Re: Member in Cary, NC
Welcome to CJO. Great to have you with us. CJ has some wonderful offerings in their current line and some excellent bargains if you decide to go with their vintage gear. Let us know if you decide to get back into the CJ sound. BTW- you may want to check out the link in this thread as it aggregates a...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 5:54 pm
- Forum: General Discussion - CJ related topics
- Topic: Old vs New Sound
- Replies: 16
- Views: 618
Re: Old vs New Sound
Agree with AJ, tube designers got "better." Of course it's going to be how you define better. If you are looking for clearer, more dynamic, more accurate reproduction of music, then you will most likely like the newer offerings more than the old. If you are looking for that "old time ...
- Thu Feb 22, 2024 8:50 am
- Forum: Member Systems Gallery
- Topic: My CAV 45 S2
- Replies: 43
- Views: 21145
Re: My CAV 45 S2
I also use speaker cable lifters. I don't think I notice any difference in the sound but it looks nice and it's easier to dust with the cables off the ground so I've kept them in the system. Doesn't hurt to try these things in my opinion.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 3:55 pm
- Forum: Amplifiers
- Topic: M8080 Replacement LP260MSE Monoblocks
- Replies: 17
- Views: 648
Re: M8080 Replacement LP260MSE Monoblocks
Glad some of the issues are solved. If the popping is changing sides with the L/R interconnects between the preamp and amp switched, it would signify a preamp issue (or source for that matter). You may just want to swap the source interconnects to be 100% sure but most likely a preamp issue. One las...
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 12:08 pm
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: AXpona 2023
- Replies: 54
- Views: 9853
Re: AXpona 2023
If you do get to go please give us an update. As you mentioned, prices have really gone in the last few years. Things are getting a little crazy.
PS- best wishes to your wife. Hope all goes well and she makes a quick recovery.
PS- best wishes to your wife. Hope all goes well and she makes a quick recovery.
- Wed Feb 21, 2024 9:17 am
- Forum: Off-topic
- Topic: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been
- Replies: 75
- Views: 57835
Re: Vacation Picture - show us where have you been
I was lucky enough to spend an entire month in Lisbon Portugal early this year. It was a wonderful experience with great sites, history, people, and food. The only down side is that I was away from the stereo!
- Tue Feb 20, 2024 10:04 pm
- Forum: Preamps
- Topic: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
- Replies: 45
- Views: 1444
Re: Suggestions on a preamp for CJ 2275SE amp?
Lots of really good choices in that price range and of course there is no "right or wrong" answer. One consideration would perhaps be a CJ ET3. That's right around that price (if you find a bargain). Maybe a CA150 could be had for a little cheaper if the ET3 is out of budget. The reason I ...